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Test Code LAB3215 CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHEA AMPLIFIED DNA, THINPREP

Method

RT-PCR

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Chlamydia Trachomatis, Amplified DNA, ThinPrep 87491
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Amplified DNA, ThinPrep                                                          87591

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Tempersture Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
ThinPrep Vial Cervical Ambient 4 mL 4 mL 1 mL 30 days

Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep PreservCyt (Pap) vials with Broom-type pr cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions using clean technique. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia PCR testing must be performed PRIOR to other testing being performed on that same vial (such as Pap Test). Do not remove a sample aliquot from the vial.

Reference Range

Negative

Instrumentation

Roche Cobas 6800

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Section

Chemistry

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes