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GC/ Chlamydia Urine-Cytology (outpatient only)
MessageIntended for the detection of N. gonorrhea and C. trachomatis in urine
Test Code
GCUCY
Alias/See Also
0001373, 0001373
Includes
CTUCY, NGUCY
Preferred Specimen
Urine in the primary collection container
Aptima urine specimen collection kit
Aptima urine specimen collection kit
Minimum Volume
5-50 mL of urine
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated
2°C-30°C
Specimen Stability
Must be received in the lab within 24 hours of collection
Once urine is in a Aptima Transport Tube, the specimen is stabile for 30 days when stored at 2-30°C
Once urine is in a Aptima Transport Tube, the specimen is stabile for 30 days when stored at 2-30°C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
If not received within 24 hours of collection
Methodology
Target amplification nucleic acid probe test
FDA Status
approved
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
