CHLAMYDIA trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/GC) using rRNA (Urine)

Test Code: S595Specimen Collection: Urine
Component:


Chlamydia trachomatis rRNA ,
Urine Neisseria gonorrhoeae rRNA,
Urine

Method:



Nucleic acid amplification

Nucleic acid amplification

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: 87491Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Sterile Urine

Container (10 mL)

Refrigerated
 
5
 
Days

Aptima Urine Collection

Kit (10 mL)

Ambient
 
30
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
30
 
Days
Frozen
 
12
 
Months
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