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CT/NG, T vaginalis : 16492
Test CodeGCTTV or 16492
CPT Codes
87491, 87591, 87661
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis
Transport Container
Vaginal swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label).
Endocervical swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label). Excess mucus should be removed prior to sampling.
Urine: Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urinespecimen must be transferred into the Aptima® Specimen Transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane of the tube label.
Endocervical swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label). Excess mucus should be removed prior to sampling.
Urine: Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urinespecimen must be transferred into the Aptima® Specimen Transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane of the tube label.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature preferred; Refrigerated acceptable; Frozen acceptable
Specimen Stability
Vaginal and Endocervical Swabs in Aptima® Transport:
Room Temperature: 60 days; Refrigerated: 60 days; Frozen: 6 months
Urine:
Room Temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 6 months
Room Temperature: 60 days; Refrigerated: 60 days; Frozen: 6 months
Urine:
Room Temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
NOT DETECTED
Clinical Significance
To diagnose three sexually transmitted infections associated with vaginitis: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion