Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB3255
Soft Test Code:
- DAGTF
Alternate Names
- Chlam/Gonor Female Direct Access
- GC and Chlamydia - Female
- GC, NAA and Chlamydia, NAA
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements
Swab in in the Yellow PCR Media Tube
Alternate Specimen
TransportAndStorage
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
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 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 Volumne
Clinical Interpretation
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
Saturday
Departments
- Molecular Diagnostics
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01418030
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