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GC/ Chlamydia -Cytology (ThinPrep vial)
MessageIntended for the detection of N.gonorrhea and C. trachomatis from a specimen collected in a Thin Prep vial
Test Code
GCCYT
Alias/See Also
0000815, 0000815
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Includes
CTCYT, NGCYT
Preferred Specimen
Thin Prep vial
Minimum Volume
1 Thin Prep vial
Transport Container
Thin Prep vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated from 2°C - 30°C
Specimen Stability
30 days from date of collection if stored at 2°C - 30°C
Methodology
Target amplicication nucleic acid probe test
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday
Reference Range
See patient report for interpretation of results.
Clinical Significance
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital - C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. C. trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis and proctitis. It is also the most frequent cause of non-gonococcal urethritis in men. Among women, the consequences of Chlamydial infections are severe if left untreated. Approximately half of Chlamydial infections are asymptomatic.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococci) 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 (gonococci) 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
