ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®), ThinPrep™ : 0060734

Mnemonic: CG MATP

Methodology: Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: 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
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: 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
 
 

 

 

 
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