G/C Chlamydia by PCR, Range and Grand Itasca Only
Abbrev Code: | CTNGP | ||
Order Code: | LAB7085 | Order Name: | G/C Chlamydia by PCR-HI, GH |
Synonyms: | GC; Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae | ||
Methodology: | Cepheid genomic real-time reverse-transcriptase PCR technology | ||
CPT Codes: | 87491 x1, 87594 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Special Instructions: | PCR testing is performed on genitourinary,urine. Refer to Chlamydia culture or Neisseria gonorrhoeae cultures for other sources. | ||
Associated Links: | Xpert Endocervical Specimen Collection, Xpert Patient Collected Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection, Xpert Urine Specimen Collection for CT NG and TV Assays |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Female: Endocervical swab, vaginal swab or urine. Male: Urine
Female and Male (GICH only): Rectal and Throat: Use the same swab collection system as the Vaginal/Cervical |
Container: | GeneXpert Pink Vaginal Endocervical, GeneXpert Yellow Urine, See Collection Instructions Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Collection Instructions: | Follow manufacturer's collection instructions in the collection kit package. See Associated Links. |
Causes for Rejection: |
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Contraindications: | Per manufacturer's package insert, the performance of the vaginal swab specimen has not been evaluated in pregnant women or teenage women less than 16 years of age.
The test is validated for pregnant patients at Fairview Range only. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Microbiology (Grand Itasca, Range) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Not detected. |
Limitations: | The assay has not been validated in patients under 14 years of age, or over 83 years of age. |
Use: | This test detects the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae using Cepheid genomic real time reverse transcriptase PCR technology. Internal controls are able to determine if adequate human DNA is present in the specimen. |
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