Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) by PCR to HCMC, Genital/Vaginal - Safe Child Only
Abbrev Code: | CTNGGV | ||
Order Code: | LAB8124 | Order Name: | CT/NG Genital Vaginal 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: | Female: endocervical swab, vaginal swab
Males: urethral swab |
Optimal Volume: | One swab (pink or blue shaft) |
Container: | Aptima Orange tube Alternate Containers: Aptima Purple tube |
Collection Instructions: | Specimen type: Vagina (self collect OR clinician collect) Container/Tube: APTIMA Collection Vaginal Swab (self collect) Specimen Volume: Swab (pink shaft) Collection Instructions:
Specimen type: Urethra (Males Only) Container/Tube: APTIMA Collection Unisex Swab Specimen Volume: Swab (blue shaft) Collection Instructions:
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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 kit. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | After collection, transport and store swab in the swab transport tube at 2°C to 30°C. Specimens must be assayed within 60 days of collection. |
Shipping Instructions: | Store and 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: | LAB0001342 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR.
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR. |
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