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Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Throat

Message
Only orderable by Microbiology Lab1 throat swab collected in an Aptima® transport tube


Test Code
LAB16218 CTNGT


Alias/See Also
CTNGT


CPT Codes
87494| 87491| 87591

Includes
Only orderable by Microbiology Lab@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 30 daysRefrigerated : 30 daysFrozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs Swab submitted in viral transport media


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170730



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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