Gonorrhea (GC), Amplified – Swab Sample

Gonorrhea (GC), Amplified – Swab Sample
Data	Value
Method	Aptima Combo 2, Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay (NAAT) (Transcription-mediated amplification)
CPT Code	87591
Sensitivity	Detection 1-50 organisms
Preferred Specimen	Aptima Swab (cervical, rectal, throat or urethral)
Other Acceptable Specimens	None
Specimen Container	Aptima collection kits must be used. Includes tube, swab and transport medium.
Specimen Identification	Label transport tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions	Indicate specimen source on requisition slip. Use small-tipped swab to collect sample. Must be received within 60 days from collection date, if not keep frozen.
Shipping Requirements	Store and ship at 2-30° C for up to 60 days or store and ship frozen for longer periods up to 90 days.
Sample Rejection Criteria	Inappropriate specimen transport >60 days old stored at 2-30° C >90 days old stored at –20° C or below >5% blood in specimen Insufficient transport media Swab used other than Aptima Incorrect swab used for sample collection Two swabs present in transport media Specimen received in expired transport media Mislabeled specimen Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time	24 Hours (M-F) Negatives and positives reported same day