ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060774: Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®), M4/UTM specimens |
| Test Mnemonic: CTNG M4 | |
|
Methodology: Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
|
Collect: Endocervical or urethral swab in viral transport media (M4) or UTM (ARUP supply #12884)
Transport: 3 mL viral transport media (M4) or UTM at 2-8° C. (Min: 1 mL) Remarks: Indicate source on requisition. Unacceptable Conditions: Wood swabs or samples in any other transport media. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
|
| Reference Interval: |
| 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. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by ARUP Laboratories. Culture may be required in certain clinical contexts for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections to meet applicable laws and regulations. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87801 |