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GC/Chlamydia, Urine
Test CodeLab2308
Alias/See Also
CT/GC Urine
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA
Preferred Specimen
Cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine with no preservatives
Instructions
Urine specimens:
1. The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.
2. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area before providing the specimen.
3. Direct patient to provide the first-catch urine into a leak-proof urine collection cup which is free of any preservatives. Approximately 10-50 mL of the initial urine stream should be collected from the beginning of the stream.
1. The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.
2. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area before providing the specimen.
3. Direct patient to provide the first-catch urine into a leak-proof urine collection cup which is free of any preservatives. Approximately 10-50 mL of the initial urine stream should be collected from the beginning of the stream.
Transport Container
Cobas® PCR Media tube
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Urine in Cobas® PCR Urine sample tube:
Ambient: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months
Urine NOT in Cobas® PCR Urine sample tube:
Ambient: 24 hours
Ambient: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months
Urine NOT in Cobas® PCR Urine sample tube:
Ambient: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Transport tubes that are overfilled or under-filled are unacceptable
Methodology
Cobas® PCR
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Direct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in endocervical swab specimens to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and gonococcal disease in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Molecular Diagnostics – Microbiology
