Chlamydia Trachomatis, RNA, TMA

Message

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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

Test Code

CTRNAB

Alias/See Also

8502;
Chlam DNA Pro;
Chlamydia by DNA Probe;
Chlamydia Probe;
Chlamydia;
DNA Probe Chla;
APTIMA;
Chlamydia Comment: Gen-Probe Transport

CPT Codes
87491

Preferred Specimen

APTIMA collection kit

Minimum Volume

3 mL (first voided) Urine in sterile container 1 mL Thin Prep vial

Instructions

1. APTIMA Swab
2. 5 mL (first voided) Urine
3. 1 mL Thin Prep solution

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 and/or Thin Prep Vial
Refrigerated = Urine

Specimen Stability

Swabs
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Thin Prep Vial
   Room Temperature = 30 days
   Refrigerated = 30 days
   Frozen = unacceptable

Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
MD

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

C. trachomatis is associated with infections of the mucous membranes of the urogenital system. In industrialized countries, C. trachomatis usually causes sexually transmitted disease. Infections are often asymptomatic.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: December 19, 2022

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.