Chlamydia, NAAT, Urine

Test Code: TD_5399

CPT Code(s): 87491

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Chlamydia Nucleic Acid Amplification Test

Test Includes

Chlamydia

Methodology

Transcription mediated amplification (TMA)

Rejection Criteria

Improperly collected sample

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Aptima combo 2 assay transport tube or Roche COBAS urine collection system

Minimum Volume

2 mL urine

Sample Stability

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

None