Gonorrhea (GC), Amplified – Urine Sample
Data | Value |
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Method | Aptima Combo 2, Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay (NAAT) (Transcription-mediated amplification) |
CPT Code | 87591 |
Sensitivity | Detection 1-50 organisms |
Preferred Specimen | 20 mls first-void urine (patient should not have urinated for 1 hour prior to specimen collection) in Aptima transport tube. Do not cleanse female prior to sample collection. |
Other Acceptable Specimens | None |
Specimen Container | Aptima urine specimen collection transport. |
Specimen Identification | Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection. |
Shipping Requirements | Store and ship at 2-30° C for up to 30 days or store and ship frozen for longer periods up to 90 days. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 24 Hours (M-Th) Negatives and Positives reported same day |