ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060734: Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®), ThinPrep™ |
| Test Mnemonic: CG MATP | |
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Methodology: Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Cervical Brush in ThinPrep® transport Pap Test™ Media.
Transport: Vortex Pap Test™ media and transfer a 1 mL aliquot to APTIMA® Combo 2 transport media (ARUP Supply #42711) at 2-8°C. Remarks: To reduce the potential for contamination PreservCyt ThinPrep® specimens should be poured off, using sterile technique, into the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Tube prior to Cytology Testing. Stability: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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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 and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections to meet applicable laws and regulations. |
| Note: | |
| Specimens must be collected in ThinPrep® transport PapTest™ media and transferred to APTIMA® Combo 2 transport media. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87801 |