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Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) : 0060241

Mnemonic: CGAMD

Methodology: Qualitative Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Endocervical or vaginal swab, first catch urine, or male urethral swabs. Collect in APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media (ARUP Supply: Swabs #28907, Urine #28908). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Refer to "Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD" under Specimen Handling at www.aruplab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer swab or urine to APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media. (Min: 2 mL urine)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen source is required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Large white swab is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimen in swab transport media without a swab.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Unpreserved Urine: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable. APTIMA® Transport Media: Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 12 months Urine: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 12 months
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0060243Chlamydia trachomatis by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) Negative
0060244Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®) Negative

Note: Culture is recommended for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection in cases of suspected sexual abuse or suspected failure of therapy.

Specimens must be collected and transported in the manufacturer's test specific kits.
CPT Code(s): 87491 Chlamydia trachomatis, 87591 Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Cross References: Chlamydia/GC (Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®)) , CT/NG (Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®)) , NAA (Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®)) , TMA (Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection (APTIMA®))
 
 

 

 

 
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