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Chlamydia, GC and Trichomonas
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GC:
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 RNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
GC:
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 RNA in cases of suspected sexual abuse and when source is not genital.
Test Code
GCT
Alias/See Also
75773
CPT Codes
87491; 87591; 87661
Includes
Chlamydia Trachomatis RNA, TMA(8502R); Neisseria Gonorrhea(GC), RNA, TMA(8501R); Trichomonas Vaginalis by TMA(75744R)
Preferred Specimen
Aptima(R) Swab
OR
5 mL (first voided) Urine
OR
5 mL (first voided) Urine
Minimum Volume
3 mL (first voided) Urine
Other Acceptable Specimens
Aptima(R) Unisex Swab
Transport Container
Aptima(R) collection kit
Sterile Urine container
Sterile Urine container
Specimen Stability
APTIMA(R) Swabs
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = N/A
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = N/A
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
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
Last Updated: December 19, 2022
