Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB2756
Soft Test Code:
- GCCTF
Alternate Names
- GC and Chlamydia - Female
- GC, NAA and Chlamydia, NAA
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Overview
Order must include the site and/or source of collection; Endocervical, Vaginal, Anorectal, or Oropharyngeal
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
Swab in Yellow PCR Media Tube
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Patient Collection Instructions
English collection Vaginal Swab
Spanish collection Vaginal Swab
Burmese collection Vaginal Swab
Arabic collection Vaginal Swab
Provider Collections
Anorectal Swab - Specimen Collection
Endocervical Swab - Specimen Collection
Rejection Criteria:
Gen-Probe Aptima Collection Kits
Transport and Storage:
-
Refrigerated:
14 Days
Must be refrigerated within 8 hours after collection
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis by amplified probe
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by amplified probe
Test Comments:
For patient less than 12 years of age - Culture is the only recommended procedure for diagnosing chlamydial or gonorrheal infection in cases of suspected child abuse.
Methodology:
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
- Molecular Diagnostics
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01417491, 01417591
CPT Coding
87491, 87591
Medical Necessity Documentation
Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare: Testing to only be done every 14 days