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TEST ID URCTGC CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS & NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION (Urine)

Important Note

In vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of ribosomal RNA from Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonnorhoeae from urine.

**This test code is for urine sources only.  For sources other than listed below, refer to reference laboratory instructions**

**If urine culture is requested, a separate collection is advised**

Infectious

Additional Codes

URCTGC 

 

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Urine 

Urine APTIMA tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

3ml of urine in sterile container

 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Urine in sterile container Refrigerated or ambient 24 hours

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday

Report Available

72 hours

Methodology

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Specimen Collection

Urine Specimens

  • Urine collection instructions
    • **The patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to collection**
    • Instruct the patient to provide 20-30ml of first-catch urine into a sterile, urine collection cup.
    • Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.
    • In the laboratory, transfer approximately 3mls of urine to the APTIMA urine collection transport tube, making sure the total volume is within the indicator lines on the transport tube.
    • Specimen must be transferred within 24 hours of collection

            **Collection of larger volumes of urine may results in target dilution and reduce                             sensitivity**

             **Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the                                      specimen**