CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM AND TRICH VAGINALIS

Message
Collect one of the following: cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit - urine specimenscobas® PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit - en Docervical (submit flocked swab), vaginal (submit woven swab)cobas® PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit - vaginal specimensNote: A vaginal swab is the preferred specimen type for Mycoplasma genitalium testing in females due to higher sensitivity compared to en Docervical swabs and urine. If the preferred specimen type is not used, further testing with the preferred specimen type may be indicated if M. genitalium infection is strongly suspected.


Test Code
LAB14701 CGMT


Alias/See Also
CGMT


CPT Codes
87491| 87494| 87563| 87591| 87661| 87563| 87661

Includes
This test includes the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium. 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 Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 1 monthRefrigerated : 1 monthFrozen: Unacceptable 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
1230120053



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.