Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
| CPT Code(s): | 87491; 87591 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Vaginal, male urethral, rectal, pharyngeal or endocervical specimen with APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit (RDL supply #28907). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect ™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. OR First catch urine. Refer to "Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD" under Specimen Handling at www.reliancediagnosticslab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions. Specimen Preparation:Swab: place blue swab in Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft off at scoreline then recap tube.First Catch Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine to APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube (RDL supply #28908). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect ™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Swab in APTIMA Swab Specimen Transport Tube: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 1 year Urine in APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 year |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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