CHLAMYDIA trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/GC) using rRNA (Urine) | |
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Test Code: S595 | Specimen Collection: Urine |
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Collection Notes: Submit urine specimens in sterile, leak-proof container. Specimens should be collected early in the acute phase of infection. | |
Clinical Utility: Useful for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. | |
CPT Code: 87491 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Sterile Urine Container (10 mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Aptima Urine Collection Kit (10 mL) Ambient 30 Days Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen 12 Months |