CHLAMYDIA/NEISSERIA PANEL BY PCR (W)

Message

SEND OUT/WH

Test Code

GCANDCHLAM

Alias/See Also

GC/CHLAMYDIA PANEL

Includes

CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS PCR (w), NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE BY PCR(w)

Preferred Specimen

URINE-MALES, VAGINAL SWAB -FEMALES

Minimum Volume

10 MLS

Other Acceptable Specimens

Urine- Males
Vaginal(Endocervical)- Females
Throat- Male/Female
Rectal- Male/Female
Gential(Penis)- Male

Instructions

URINE-Transfer to COBAS PCR Media Tube between fill lines. VAGINAL SWABS-A single patient or provider collected swab should be placed in COBAS PCR Media tube. MALES, URINE (prefered sample for MALES), and alternate specimen for (FEMALES). Patients should not have urinated for at least 1 hr. Collect 10 to 50 ml of first catch urine into sterile empty cup. FEMALES:Vaginal swabs are the preferred specimen for FEMALES.
** Make sure that the site is marked on the tube if it is not urine or female vaginal swab. Mark throat, rectal...etc...

Transport Container

YELLOW COBAS MEDIA TUBE ONLY.... NO OTHER SWAB MEDIAS

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Vaginal and endocervical CT/NG specimens containing BOTH the cleaning swab and flocked swab will be REJECTED for testing.

Methodology
Automated sample extraction and simultaneous real-time PCR amplification and qualitative target detection.

Setup Schedule

3-4 RUNS/WEEK AS NEEDED

Report Available

2-3 WORKING DAYS

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

This test is FDA-cleared for vaginal swab specimens self-collected in a clinical setting
and male/female urine from both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the VA Connecticut Virology Lab PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3381 FAX: (203) 937-3893

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.