GC/Chlamydia PCR - for Vaginal and/or Cervical collections GC/Chlamydia URINE PCR - for Urine collection
Collect
GC/Chlamydia PCR
Vaginal or Cervical specimen with Cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Packet.
GC/Chlamydia URINE PCR
First Urine Catch with Cobas PCR Urine Sample Packet. Unpreserved first catch urine is only acceptable if less than 24 hours old.
Unpreserved first catch urine greater than 24 hours old.
Urine specimens with the liquid level either above or below the two black lines on the Cobas PCR media tube label window.
Specimens in any transport media other than Cobas PCR media.
Frozen specimens.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate 2°C to 30°C. Do not freeze.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
2°C to 30°C for up to 12 months.
Notes
Urine is the only acceptable specimen type for male patients. Male urethral swabs are NOT FDA approved by this method.
This test is not intended for use with throat, rectal or other sources/specimen types not listed above.
Call Client Services 402-354-4541 or 1-888-432-8980 if PCR testing is needed for a non-FDA approved source.
This test should not be used to determine therapeutic success as nucleic acids may be present after antimicrobial therapy.
Referral Lab
Methodist Pathology Center Microbiology
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) DNA Amplification
Reference Interval
Chlamydia trachomatis: Negative
Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Negative
Interpretive Data
This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. In certain contexts, culture may be required to meet applicable laws and regulations for diagnosis of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections.
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
LOINC
21613-5
24111-7
Collection
Synonyms
Chlam/GC PCR - MH/WH/PC
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA Detection
Culture, Cervical
GC DNA Detection
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA Detection
STD DNA Amplified Probe Panel
Urine GC/Chlam
GC/CHLAM URINE
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1 - 2 days
Ordering Recommendations
GC/Chlamydia PCR - for Vaginal and/or Cervical collections GC/Chlamydia URINE PCR - for Urine collection
Collect
GC/Chlamydia PCR
Vaginal or Cervical specimen with Cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Packet.
GC/Chlamydia URINE PCR
First Urine Catch with Cobas PCR Urine Sample Packet. Unpreserved first catch urine is only acceptable if less than 24 hours old.
Unpreserved first catch urine greater than 24 hours old.
Urine specimens with the liquid level either above or below the two black lines on the Cobas PCR media tube label window.
Specimens in any transport media other than Cobas PCR media.
Frozen specimens.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate 2°C to 30°C. Do not freeze.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
2°C to 30°C for up to 12 months.
Notes
Urine is the only acceptable specimen type for male patients. Male urethral swabs are NOT FDA approved by this method.
This test is not intended for use with throat, rectal or other sources/specimen types not listed above.
Call Client Services 402-354-4541 or 1-888-432-8980 if PCR testing is needed for a non-FDA approved source.
This test should not be used to determine therapeutic success as nucleic acids may be present after antimicrobial therapy.
Referral Lab
Methodist Pathology Center Microbiology
Result Interpretation
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) DNA Amplification
Reference Interval
Chlamydia trachomatis: Negative
Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Negative
Interpretive Data
This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. In certain contexts, culture may be required to meet applicable laws and regulations for diagnosis of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections.
