ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060241: Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) |
| Test Mnemonic: CGAMD | |
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Methodology: Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
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Collect: Urine, female endocervical or vaginal swabs, or male urethral swabs. Collected in APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media. ARUP Supply #: swabs 28907; urine 28908.
Transport: Swab or urine submitted in APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media at 2-8°C. (Min: 2 mL urine) Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens (swabs or urine) not in APTIMA® transport media. Specimens without a swab in transport media. Large white swab is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Stability: In transport media: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 months Urine unpreserved: Ambient: 24 hours |
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Culture is recommended for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection in cases of suspected sexual abuse or suspected failure of therapy. Specimens must be collected and transported in the manufacturer's test specific kits. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87801 |