Chlamydia/Gonococcus, NAA
Also known as: Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Amplicor® PCR, Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Aptima® TMA, Chlamydia/Gonococcus, LCR
Use
Detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens cannot be collected and used for Chlamydia/Neisseria and routine chemistry or urine culture. This test requires a first catch urine sample to ensure that organisms are effectively washed out of the urethra. Routine chemistry and bacterial or fungal culture require a clean catch midstream collection technique. Incorrect collection or transport conditions may lead to specimen rejection.
Methodology
PCR-based
Biomarkers
Chlamydia trachomatis
MicroorganismNeisseria gonorrhoeae
Microorganism
LOINC Codes
- 64017-7 - C trach+GC pnl Spec NAA+probe
- 43304-5 - C trach rRNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
- 43305-2 - N gonorrhoea rRNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
- 11502-2 - Laboratory report
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Cervical Swab
Volume
One swab
Minimum Volume
One swab
Container
Gen-Probe® Aptima® swab
Collection Instructions
Remove excess mucus; rotate the swab for 10 to 30 seconds; avoid contact with the vaginal mucosa.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect patient identification; unlabeled specimen; inappropriate transport conditions; specimen leaked; expired device; incorrect device; incorrect source; presence of fixative or additives.
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