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CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS AND NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, PCR
MessageCollect one of the following: cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit - urine specimenscobas® PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit - en Docervical (submit flocked swab), vaginal, anorectal or oropharyngeal specimens (submit woven swab)cobas® PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit - vaginal, anorectal or oropharyngeal specimensPreservCyt® Solution - cervical specimens
Test Code
LAB2240 CTGC
Alias/See Also
CTGC
CPT Codes
87491| 87494| 87591
Includes
This test includes the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It has not been validated for patients <14 year old. Please contact the laboratory or collect with an Aptima swab if testing is needed for this age range. This test is not recommended for evaluation of suspected sexual abuse and for other medico-legal indication.
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Minimum Testing Volume: 1 cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit, or1 cobas® PCR Media Swab Kit, or2.0 mL PreservCyt® Solution Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 1 monthRefrigerated : 1 monthFrozen: 1 month Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted bloody, at unacceptable fill volumes, no swab or 2 swabs in the female collection device or specimens collected in an unacceptable collection device or media type.
Report Available
STAT 96-Hours|Routine 96-Hours|Timed 96-Hours
Clinical Significance
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Last Updated: May 18, 2026