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
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- Chlamydia by DNA Probe
- Chlamydia Probe
- Chlamydia
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- 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
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
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
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
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