Chlamydia NG Trich Amplification CTNGTVAMP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Chlamydia NG Trich Amplification

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Chlamydia/ N. Gonorrhea/ Trichomonas Amplificat

EPIC Order Name

Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Trichomonas vaginalis Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

This test is recommended for the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and V.

Specimen Type

Urine, Cervical, Vaginal

Specimen Volume

Container

Aptima Tube (Generic use)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Hologic Aptima transport tube
Specimen: 2mL of urine in Hologic Aptima tube. Endocervical swab or vaginal swab in Hologic Aptima tube
Transport Temperature: Ambient Collection: Transfer 2 mL of urine into the Aptima urine specimen transport tube using the disposable pipette provided within 24 hours of collection. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the Aptima urine transport tube. Transport urine specimen in Aptima Tube (2 to 30 C) For Male patients only submit Urine

Transport Instructions

Ambient, 2 to 30 C (see Stability)

Specimen Stability

Urine: 2 to 30 C, Transfer to Aptima tube within 24 hours Aptima tube: 2 to 8 C (30 days), 15-30 C (14 days)

Methodology

RNA Amplification Hologic APTIMA®

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 4 Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Core Lab at CFAM

CPT

87491
87591
87661

PDM

248033

Result Interpretation

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