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Order Code LABCTGCT Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR, Throat (Coming July 2025)

Important Note

Specimen source is required.

Useful For

Useful for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in an extragenital (oral/throat) site.

 

This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.

This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.

Specimen Requirements

1.    Swab throat  using Cepheid Xpert Swab Collection Kit.
2.    Place swab in transport tube provided in collection kit.
3.    Snap off swab at score line so it fits into closed tube.
4.    Cap tube securely, and label tube according to Ridgeview's specimen labeling policy with source.
 

Rejection criteria: 

Incorrect Swab 

More than one swab in transport tube

Frozen specimen

Specimen Stability Information

 Cepheid Xpert Swab Collection Kit Ambient (preferred)* 60 days
  Refrigerated 60 days
  Frozen No

 

* Ambient temperature should not exceed 30° Celsius

Reference Values

Report Name:   GC/Chlamydia by Molecular Detection, Throat

CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS: Negative 

NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE: Negative

 

Test detects target RNA/DNA by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the Cepheid GeneXpert Dx System. 

Xpert CT/NG assay performance has not been evaluated in patients less than 14 years of age. Clinical correlation is recommended when interpreting results in this patient population.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

CPT

87491, 87591

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