CT/NG, TMA, Urine

Test Code: TD_4335

CPT Code(s): 87491, 87591

$98

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, Urine

Test Includes

Gonorrhea, NAAT
Chlamydia, NAAT

Methodology

Transcription mediated amplification (TMA) or real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Aptima combo ii transport tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL urine within Aptima Transport Tube

Sample Stability

Fresh urine:
24 hours room temperature prior to transfer.
Urine in aptima transport tube:
1 month room temperature
1 month refrigerated
Urine in Roche COBAS urine collection system:
12 months room temperature
12 months refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

First 20-30 mL voided urine. The patient must not have
urinated for the last 1 hour. Transfer 2 mL urine to
hologic aptima or Roche COBAS urine collection tube
within 24 hours of collection. Room temperature. Male
or female samples accepted.

Alternative Specimen

N/A