Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) by PCR to HCMC, Throat - Safe Child Only
| Abbrev Code: | CTNGTH | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8120 | Order Name: | CT/NG Throat 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: | Throat swab contained in the APTIMA Collection Kit. |
| Optimal Volume: | One swab (blue shaft). |
| Container: | Aptima Orange tube Alternate Containers: Aptima Purple tube |
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| Causes for Rejection: | Transport tubes containing a large, white cleaning swab. Transport tubes without a swab, with more than 1 swab, or with a swab not included in the kit. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | After collection, transport and store swab in the swab transport tube at 2°C to 30°C. Specimens should be sent in individual bags to limit the possibility of cross-contamination. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Store or transport swab in the swab transport tube 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: | LAB0001344 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR.
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR. |
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