Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB2756
Soft Test Code:
- GCCTF
Alternate Names
- GC and Chlamydia - Female
- GC, NAA and Chlamydia, NAA
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
8.0 mL Urine in a Yellow Conical Tube
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Utilize a Random Urine collection into a yellow non-sterile container.
Utilizing Straw kit remove urine into a yellow conical tube
Rejection Criteria:
Urine Specimens from Catheters; Gen-Probe Aptima Collection Kits
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient:
24 Hours
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Refrigerated:
24 Hours
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