Gonorrhea-Chlamydia (GC-CT)

Gonorrhea/Chlamydia (GC/CT), Amplified RNA Probe

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Procedure: MBB0191A

CPT: 87491, 87591

Gonorrhea/Chlamydia (GC/CT), Amplified RNA Probe


Synonym(s):	Gonorrhea/Chlamydia (GC/CT), Amplified RNA Probe
Requisition Form	G-2B
Test Description	Target amplification nucleic acid probe test that utilizes target capture for qualitative detection and differentiation of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and/or Neisseria gonorrhea (GC)
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Vaginal swabs- Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit Endocervical-Aptima Unisex swabs Collection Kit Urethral swabs- Aptima Unisex swabs Collection Kit Urine specimens-Aptima Urine Collection Kit Oral-Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit Rectal- Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit Nasopharyngeal- Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit Penile Meatal- Aptima Multitest Swab collection Kit
Minimum Volume/Size Required	One correct swab or urine filled between the two black indicator lines on the tube label
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Swab Store in a specimen transport tube at 2°C to 30°C for up to 60 days Extragenital (rectal and oral) store at 4-30°C for up to 60 days For long term storage is needed, freeze at -20°C to -70°C. Urine Store in urine specimen in a transport tube at 2°C to 30°C for up to 30 days For long term storage, freeze at -20°C to -70°C.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. Additional forms & resources
Method	Target amplification nucleic acid probe test
Turn-around Time	3 working days
Interferences/Limitations	Reliable results are dependent on adequate specimen collection.
Common Causes for Rejection	Unacceptable specimen type or source Improper shipping conditions Expired media or collection container Discrepancies between specimen label and/or submission form Incomplete or missing submission form Wrong swab submitted (white) No swab Two swabs A swab not supplied by Gen-Probe Urine not filled between the two black indicator lines on tube label.
Additional Information	Results from the APTIMA COMBO 2 Assay should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical data available to the clinician.

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