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HelpEpic Code LAB1231872 Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Conjunctiva (Send Out)
Test Name Alias
CHLAMYDIA TRACHNOMATIS, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, GONORRHOEA, GONORRHEA, CT, GC, STI, STD
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Viral Transport Media (UTM) Kit with Flocked Swab [ITM-1186125]
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Collection: 1 conjunctival swab
Container(s): Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Collection Instructions:
- Specimens must be collected using UTM
- To ensure collection of an adequate specimen, epithelial cells lining the conjunctiva should be obtained. To that effect, a cleaning swab should be used to remove and discard excess mucus prior to specimen collection.
- Submit one swab per collection tube.
- Transport: Ambient (Room Temperature)
Quest Link: https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/13525/chlamydia-trachomatis--neisseria-gonorrhoeae-rna-tma-conjunctiva?cc=MASTER
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Rejection Criteria
- Transport tube with 2 swabs
- Aptima transport tube with non-Aptima swabs
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Test Frequency
Available [days of week or daily], usual turn-around time [#of days/hours]
Reference Range
Not Detected
Performing Department
Send out to Quest Ref. Lab
Performing Department Laboratory Location
REFERRAL SEND OUTS Send out to Quest Ref. Lab
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
CPT
87491
87591
CDM Code
3068759110; 3068759111
Epic Test ID
1230103020
Reviewed Date
Test added: 3/12/2025