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Chlamydia by DNA Probe

Test Code
CHLDNA


CPT Codes
87490

Preferred Specimen
Urethral or Endocervical specimens.  Follow manufacturer's collection instructions


Transport Container
Genprobe collection kit


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature stable 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Genprobe kits are specified for males and females.  Transport tubes must be capped tightly to prevent leakage of fluid.


Methodology
DNA probe

Reference Range
Negative If positive, reported as Chlamydia tractomatis.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in female endocervical and male urethral swabs. Gen Probe Transport kit available in Microbiology Dept.




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.