Endocervical, Vaginal, Anal, Throat swab specimens collected with the Roche cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit.
Endocervical collection: Use the polyester woven swab to remove mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa; discard. Use the flocked swab to collect the specimen from the Endocervical canal. transfer the flocked swab to the tube containing cobas PCR media.
Vaginal, Anal, Throat collection: use only the polyester woven swab and discard the unused flocked swab; tarsfer the polyester woven swab to the tube containing cobas PCR media.
Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples containing a minimum of 3 mL can be run using the primary vial.
For collection of samples from other body sites, call the Molecular lab at 813-443-8097
Transfer urine to Roche cobas PCR media tube: the top of the liquid level should be between the two black lines on the tube (approximately 4 mL of urine) within 24 hours from collection.
Transfer Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples to round bottom tubes (provided by Molecular lab)
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples visibly contaminated, or stored at the wrong temperature
Storage/Transport Temperature
Endocervical/Vaginal/Anal/Throat Swabs: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Urine in urine cup: 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated
Urine transferred to Roche cobas PCR media tube: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
See Storage
Remarks
Specimen source is required.
Cerner Orderable(s)
Chlamydia/GC DNA (Outreach)
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Polymerase-chain reaction
Reported
TAT: 24 - 48 hours
Synonyms
CT PCR
NG PCR
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea
GC PCR
Reference Interval
No DNA detected
Interpretive Data
This assay is performed using the FDA-approved Roche cobas CT/NG Test. This test is for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in endocervical, vaginal, anal and throat swabs, male and female urine specimens and in liquid cytology specimens. Presence of DNA is evidence of presumed infection with these organisms.
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Collection
Collect
Dirty catch urine in sterile urine cup.
Endocervical, Vaginal, Anal, Throat swab specimens collected with the Roche cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit.
Endocervical collection: Use the polyester woven swab to remove mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa; discard. Use the flocked swab to collect the specimen from the Endocervical canal. transfer the flocked swab to the tube containing cobas PCR media.
Vaginal, Anal, Throat collection: use only the polyester woven swab and discard the unused flocked swab; tarsfer the polyester woven swab to the tube containing cobas PCR media.
Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples containing a minimum of 3 mL can be run using the primary vial.
For collection of samples from other body sites, call the Molecular lab at 813-443-8097
Transfer urine to Roche cobas PCR media tube: the top of the liquid level should be between the two black lines on the tube (approximately 4 mL of urine) within 24 hours from collection.
Transfer Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples to round bottom tubes (provided by Molecular lab)
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples visibly contaminated, or stored at the wrong temperature
Storage/Transport Temperature
Endocervical/Vaginal/Anal/Throat Swabs: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Urine in urine cup: 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated
Urine transferred to Roche cobas PCR media tube: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Liquid Cytology (ThinPrep) samples: 12 months at room temperature or refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
See Storage
Remarks
Specimen source is required.
Ordering
Cerner Orderable(s)
Chlamydia/GC DNA (Outreach)
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Polymerase-chain reaction
Reported
TAT: 24 - 48 hours
Synonyms
CT PCR
NG PCR
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea
GC PCR
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
No DNA detected
Interpretive Data
This assay is performed using the FDA-approved Roche cobas CT/NG Test. This test is for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in endocervical, vaginal, anal and throat swabs, male and female urine specimens and in liquid cytology specimens. Presence of DNA is evidence of presumed infection with these organisms.
