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GC/Chlamydia, Genital
MessageFor endocervical specimens only
Test Code
Lab1021
Alias/See Also
CT/GC Genital
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA
Preferred Specimen
Endocervical swab specimen collected with the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit.
Instructions
Use the large, woven polyester swab in the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit to remove cervical secretions and discharge before obtaining the endocervical specimen.
Use only the flocked swab in the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit to collect endocervical specimens.
Use only the flocked swab in the Cobas® PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit to collect endocervical specimens.
Transport Container
Cobas® PCR Media tube
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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
