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GC/Chlamydia, Swab (Non-genital)

Message
NOT for genital specimens


Test Code
Lab5126


Alias/See Also
CT/GC
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
CT/GC Swab


CPT Codes
87491, 87591

Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA


Preferred Specimen
Eye, throat, or rectal swab specimen collected with the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit. 


Instructions
Use only the flocked swab in the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit to collect eye, throat, or rectal specimens. 


Transport Container
Cobas® PCR Media tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Male genital swab
Transport tubes with non-Cobas® swabs 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



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.