Chlamydia trachomatis, Peritoneal Fluid by Gen-Probe
Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Order Instructions: | For other sources, see Chlamydia by PCR (CHPCR) | ||
Methodology: | Transcription mediated amplification (Gen-Probe) | ||
CPT Codes: | 87491 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
Compliance: | This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Peritoneal fluid (pelvic wash; cul-de-sac fluid) |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | Aptima Specimen Transfer tube |
Collection Instructions: | Transfer specimen into the APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature within 30 days of collection. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
Referral Lab number: | MCRNA |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative for C. trachomatis by PCR. A positive result indicates the presence of rRNA Chlamydia trachomatis. This assay does detect plasmid-free variants of Chlamydia trachomatis. |
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