Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), Ocular specimens
Test Mnemonic
CTNGAO
CPT Codes
- 87491 - QTY (1)
- 87591 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Chlamydia trachomatis by NA Amplification (GEN-PROBE)
- Chlamydia trachomatis by Nucleic Acid Amplification
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae by NA Amplification (GEN-PROBE)
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Nucleic Acid Amplification
Includes
- C. trachomatis by TMA
- N. gonorrhoeae by TMA
- APTIMA Media Type
- Specimen Source
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Eye | Aptima Multitest Swab | Refrigerated | Ocular (corneal/conjunctiva) sites only. Indicate specimen source. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Eye | Aptima Unisex Swab | Refrigerated | Ocular (corneal/conjunctiva) sites only. Indicate specimen source. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 60 days |
| Ambient | 60 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Transcription-Mediated Amplification |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimens must be collected using an APTIMA Multitest or Unisex swab collection kit. Specimen source is required. This test is New York State approved.
Clinical Info
This report is intended for use in clinical monitoring or management of patients; it is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.