Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) by PCR to HCMC, Urine - Safe Child Only
Abbrev Code: | CTNGU | ||
Order Code: | LAB8121 | Order Name: | CT/NG Urine COC for Safe Child |
Synonyms: | Gonococcus | ||
Methodology: | Transcription mediated amplification technology. | ||
CPT Codes: | x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Sun-Fri; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Urine |
Container: | Aptima Yellow tube |
Collection Instructions: | Urine specimen must be collected into a sterile container and transferred to the APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube. Alternatively urine can be sent in a labeled, sterile container if it can arrive in the testing lab within 24 hours of collection.
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Causes for Rejection: | Midstream and catheterized urine specimens; overfilled or under-filled urine transport tubes; urine collected in grey top tube with preservative. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | After collection, transport processed urine specimens in the APTIMA urine transport tube at 2°C to 30°C.
Urine must be transferred to the APTIMA urine specimen transport tube within 24 hours of collection. Processed urine specimens must be assayed within 30 days of collection. Alternatively, if APTIMA urine transport tube is unavailable, send sample to the testing laboratory in the primary collection container at 2°C to 30°C. **One APTIMA urine transport tube can be used for all three Safe Child ordered. |
Shipping Instructions: | After collection, transport processed urine specimens in the APTIMA urine transport tube at 2°C to 30°C. Urine must be transferred to the APTIMA urine specimen transport tube within 24 hours of collection. Processed urine specimens must be assayed within 30 days of collection. If no APTima urine transport tube is available, urine samples in the primary collection container must be transported to the testing lab at 2°C to 30°C.
Specimens should be sent in individual bags to limit the possibility of cross-contamination. Collecting Lab to send STAT directly to HCMC via courier. Chain of Custody Form should be signed at all touch points. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Hennepin County Medical Center) |
Referral Lab number: | LAB0001345 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR.
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR. |
Limitations: | As is true for all urine test methods, a negative urine result for a female patient who is clinically suspected of having chlamydia or gonococcal infections does not rule out the presence of CT of NG in the urogenital tract. Testing of an endocervical specimen is recommended in such cases. |
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