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GC/ Chlamydia Cervical swab- Cytology (outpatient only)
MessageIntended for the detection of N. gonorrhea and C. trachomatis from an endocervical, vaginal or male urethral swab
Not intended for patients <14 years old
Not intended for patients <14 years old
Test Code
GCCSC
Alias/See Also
0001374, 0001374
CPT Codes
87591
Includes
CTCSC, NGCSC
Preferred Specimen
Aptima Unisex or Multitest Collection kit from endocervical, vaginal or male urethral swab
Minimum Volume
1 swab in Aptima transport tube
Transport Container
Aptima transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated
2°C-30°C
Specimen Stability
- Swabs in Aptima® Transport
- Room temperature: 60 days
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Transcription mediated amplification
Reference Range
See patient report for interpretation of results.
Clinical Significance
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. Chlamydia trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis and proctitis. It is also the most frequent cause on non-gonococcal urthritis in men. Among women, the consequences of Chlamydial infections are severe if left untreated. Aproximately half of Chlamydial infections are asymptomatic.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the causative agent of gonorrhea. In men, this disease generally results in anterior urethritis accompanied by purulent exudate. In women, the disease is most often found in the cervix, but the vagina and uterus may also be infected.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the causative agent of gonorrhea. In men, this disease generally results in anterior urethritis accompanied by purulent exudate. In women, the disease is most often found in the cervix, but the vagina and uterus may also be infected.
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
