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Chlamydia Trachomatis, RNA, TMA

Test Summary

C. trachomatis is associated with infections of the mucous membranes of the urogenital system. In industrialized countries, C. trachomatis usually causes sexually transmitted disease. Infections are often asymptomatic.

Aliases

  • Chlam DNA Pro
  •  
  • Chlamydia by DNA Probe
  • Chlamydia Probe
  • Chlamydia
  •  
  • DNA Probe Chla
  • APTIMA
  • Chlamydia Comment: Gen-Probe Transport

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

N/A

Minimum Volume

Refer to Instructons link

Instructions

See Aptima Collection Link

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature = Swabs and/or Thin Prep vial
Refrigerated = Urine

Specimen Stability

  • Swabs
  • Room Temperature = 60 days
  • Refrigerated = 60 days
  • Frozen = unacceptable
  • Urine
  • Room Temperature = 24 hours
  • Refrigerated = 5 days
  • Thin Prep Vial
  • Room Temperature = 30 days
  • Refrigerated = 30 days
  • Frozen = unacceptable

Limitations

This test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old.

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

CTRNAB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB095

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 87491

Billing Code

  • 300750

CPT Statement

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days

Resources

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

N/A

Minimum Volume

Refer to Instructons link

Instructions

See Aptima Collection Link

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature = Swabs and/or Thin Prep vial
Refrigerated = Urine

Specimen Stability

  • Swabs
  • Room Temperature = 60 days
  • Refrigerated = 60 days
  • Frozen = unacceptable
  • Urine
  • Room Temperature = 24 hours
  • Refrigerated = 5 days
  • Thin Prep Vial
  • Room Temperature = 30 days
  • Refrigerated = 30 days
  • Frozen = unacceptable

Limitations

This test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old.

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Billing

CPT Code

  • 87491

Billing Code

  • 300750

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days

Files