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Test Code LAB1235419 Chlamydia/GC by PCR, Genital (PAP)

Useful For

Qualitative detection of plasmid DNA for Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae in female cervical PAP samples. 

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Performing Department

Microbiology

Special Instructions

  • PCR method should not be used as a “test for cure.”
  • Testing at RRMC is for 14 years and OLDER. 13 and under, check with Central Processing to obtain special collection media/instructions.
  • Grossly bloody samples are unacceptable and may yield false positive results. 
  • Grossly mucoid samples are unacceptable and may yield false negative results. 

Avoid sample contamination and/or presence of spermicide, lubricants or feminine hygiene powders

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Required

  • Specimen Type
    • Cervical specimen (PAP) in BD SurePath™, transfer 1 mL with a maximum volume of 10 mL.
  • Container type(s)
  • Processing Instructions
    • Specimens should be transported to laboratory at 2-30°C.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen stable 2-8°C for up to 6 months or at 15-30°C for up to 4 weeks after the date of collection, post laboratory processing

Reject Due To

Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:

  • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
  • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, final report available by end of day.

Specimen Retention Time

24-48 hours

Reference Values

Chlamydia trachomatis: Detected or Not Detected

Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Detected or Not Detected

CPT Code Information

  • 87491:  Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique
  • 87591 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Neisseria gonorrhoeae, amplified probe technique