Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB2753
Soft Test Code:
- CTF
Alternate Names
- Chlamydia by Nucleic Acid Probe
- Chlamydia trachomatis by Probe
- Chlamydia, NAA
- RNACT
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements
8.0 mL Urine in a Yellow Conicial Tube
Transport And Storage
Swab - 14 days Refrigerated (within 8 hours after collection)
Urine - 24 hours Ambient, 24 hours Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Order must include the site and/or source of collection; Endocervical, Vaginal, Anorectal, or Oropharyngeal
Vagninal Collection
Anorectal (Rectal) Collection
Oropharyngeal (Throat) Collection
For Vaginal self collection patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Spanish patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Burmese patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Arabic patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
Anorectal (Rectal) Collection
Oropharyngeal (Throat) Collection
For Vaginal self collection patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Spanish patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Burmese patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Arabic patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
Minimum Volume
Neonatal Volume
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis 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
CPT Coding
87491
Medical Necessity Documentation
Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare: Testing to only be done every 14 days