Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) Molecular Detection, Rectal

Synonyms

• Anal/Rectal
• CHLAM/N.GON
• CHLAM/N.GON, Anal/Rectal
• CT/GC
• CTNGANAL
• Extra-Genital
• Extragenital
• GC
• Gonorrhea
• LAB12308
• STD
• STI

Cerner Name

CHLAM/N.GON, Anal/Rectal,  TMA

Clinical Info

For the molecular detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae from rectal specimens.

Specimen Sources

Rectum

Specimen Types

Swab

Container

Aptima Swab

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: APTIMA®Unisex Swab collection kit (white label) or Orange aptima swab
Specimen: Swab in APTIMA®  Transport Media
Transport Temperature:  Room Temperature
 
Collection:
Use the small, blue shafted collection swab provided with the Unisex collection kit, NOT the larger white shafted cleansing swab.
Carefully insert the swab approximately 1- 2 inches (3-5 cm) past the anal margin (the outside of the anus) and gently rotate swab against the rectal wall for 5 - 10 seconds.. Withdraw the swab carefully without touching your skin.
 Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score-line; use care to avoid splashing of the contents.  Recap the swab specimen transfer tube tightly, label and ship to the lab
 
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Specimen Volume

Swab in APTIMA®  Transport Media

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Methodology

RNA Amplification Hologic APTIMA®

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
 
TAT: 72 Hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87491 - Chlamydia trachomatis
87591 - Neisseria gonorrhoeae

PDM

6350445

Only Orderable at Locations:

Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms