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Chlamydia and GC, RNA, TMA
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est is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old. In addition, sources other than genital or urine are not FDA approved.
Culture must be requested in addition to amplified DNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
est is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old. In addition, sources other than genital or urine are not FDA approved.
Culture must be requested in addition to amplified DNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
Test Code
GCCTMA
Alias/See Also
6919;
Chlamydia & GC by DNA Probe;
Chlamydia Probe and GC Probe; CT and GC Probe:
CT/GC; DNA Probe,
Chlamydia and GC;
Gc & Chlamydia by DNA Probe;
APTIMA
Chlamydia & GC by DNA Probe;
Chlamydia Probe and GC Probe; CT and GC Probe:
CT/GC; DNA Probe,
Chlamydia and GC;
Gc & Chlamydia by DNA Probe;
APTIMA
CPT Codes
87491;87591
Preferred Specimen
APTIMA collection kit
Minimum Volume
3 mL (first voided) Urine in sterile container
Instructions
1. APTIMA Swab
2. 5 mL (first voided) Urine
3. Thin Prep vial
NOTE: Test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old. In addition, sources other than genital or urine are not FDA approved. Culture must be requested in addition to amplified DNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
2. 5 mL (first voided) Urine
3. Thin Prep vial
NOTE: Test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old. In addition, sources other than genital or urine are not FDA approved. Culture must be requested in addition to amplified DNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
Transport Container
APTIMA collection kit
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature = Swabs
Refrigerated = Urine
Refrigerated = Urine
Specimen Stability
APTIMA Swabs
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
MD
MD
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
C. trachomatis, the number one cause of sexually transmitted disease in the United States, is responsible for an estimated 3-4 million new cases annually. Infants born to women with chlamydial infection of the cervix are at risk acquiring an infection during vaginal birth. Gonococcal and chlamydial urethritis may coexist. Demonstrating the presence of N. gonorrhoeae is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of infection.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
