ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060243: Chlamydia trachomatis by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) |
| Test Mnemonic: CTAMD | |
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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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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
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This test is a multiplex assay for detection of both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Please submit an order for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) (0060244) to ARUP if result for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is needed. Positive results are confirmed using an alternative nucleic acid target in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control Guideline: "Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 2002 Screening Guidelines." Culture may be required in certain clinical contexts for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis infections to meet applicable laws and regulations. |
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Culture is recommended for Chlamydia trachomatis 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): | |
| 87491 |