Large white swab included in GeneXpert Swab Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and unacceptable for testing
Specimens in any transport media other than indicated
Specimens in swab transport media without a swab
Remarks
Specimen source is required.
Collect specimen in appropriate GeneXpert.
Units of Measure
See Reference Interval
Ordering Recommendations
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a variety of specimen types.
Synonyms
Chlamydia and GC DNA
Cervical-Chlam&GC DNA
Vaginal-Chlam&GC DNA
Urethral-Chlam&GC DNA
Urine-Chlam&GC DNA
Throat Chlam&GC DNA
Rectal Chlam&GC DNA
Tests Included
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA.
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Reported
2 Hours
Interpretive Data
This assay is designed to detect the presence of nucleic acid of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This assay has not been evaluated for use in patients less than 14 years of age. NOTE: For urine specimens, collection of more than 50 mL of sample may dilute the target and thereby reduce test sensitivity.
Reference Interval
Negative
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Lab Use Only
GeneXpert kits are stocked in DIDTL
Other specimen collection devices are unacceptable
Collection
Collect
Collections with GeneXpert Xpert Swab Specimen Collection kit (See below)
Clinician Collected
Endocervical swab
Vaginal swab
Patient Collection
Vaginal swab
Workday #: 132264
Urine: 20-50 mL of intial urine stream (first catch) in sterile specimen container. (See below)
Minimum Collection Volume
Urine specimens - 20 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
GeneXpert:
Ambient - 60 days
Refrigerated - 60 days
Frozen - unacceptable
Urine:
Ambient - 1 day
Refrigerated - 1 day
Frozen - Unacceptable
Notes
For urine specimens, collection of more than 50 ml. of sample may dilute the target and thereby reduce test sensitivity.
Large white swab included in GeneXpert Swab Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and unacceptable for testing
Specimens in any transport media other than indicated
Specimens in swab transport media without a swab
Remarks
Specimen source is required.
Collect specimen in appropriate GeneXpert.
Units of Measure
See Reference Interval
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a variety of specimen types.
Synonyms
Chlamydia and GC DNA
Cervical-Chlam&GC DNA
Vaginal-Chlam&GC DNA
Urethral-Chlam&GC DNA
Urine-Chlam&GC DNA
Throat Chlam&GC DNA
Rectal Chlam&GC DNA
Tests Included
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA.
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Reported
2 Hours
Result Interpretation
Interpretive Data
This assay is designed to detect the presence of nucleic acid of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This assay has not been evaluated for use in patients less than 14 years of age. NOTE: For urine specimens, collection of more than 50 mL of sample may dilute the target and thereby reduce test sensitivity.
Reference Interval
Negative
Laboratory Personnel Use
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Lab Use Only
GeneXpert kits are stocked in DIDTL
Other specimen collection devices are unacceptable
