CT/ GC AMPLIFIED RNA URINE 

Message
First catch urine  NOT MID- STREAM should NOT have urinated 1 hour prior to collection ,
females should NOT cleanse labia prior to collection failure to follow this instructions will decrease test sensitivity.


Test Code
CTGCU


Alias/See Also
Cerner : CT/GC AMPLIFIED RNA URINE


Preferred Specimen
First catch urine 


Instructions
First catch urine  NOT MID- STREAM should NOT have urinated 1 hour prior to collection ,
females should NOT cleanse labia prior to collection. Only 16 years of age and older


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated : 7 days
Room Temp : 7 days 




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.