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CT/GC Amplified-Cervix (send out)

Order Name CT/GC Amp Cerv
Test Number: 5195624
Revision Date 06/25/2024
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
CT/GC Amplified-Cervix (send out)
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) See Notes 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 Endocervical swab Cobas(R) PCR Female Swab Sample Kit Room Temperature
Instructions Aptima (Gen-probe) Endocx/ureth swab - cobas(R) PCR Female Swab Sample Kit
Collection: Collecting an endocervical swab specimen for use in NAAT testing procedures involves the use of a speculum and includes the use of two swabs one for initial cleaning of the cervix to remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surround mucosa (this swab should be discarded), and a second for specimen collection. 1) Use one of the swabs in the collection kit to clean the mucous from the cervix. 2) Discard the cleaning swab. 3) Use a second swab to collect the specimen by insertion of the swab into the endocervical canal followed by gentle rotation of the swab. 4) Withdraw the collection swab while avoiding contact with the vaginal mucosa. 5) Place the swab into the PCR media tube and break the shaft at the score line. 6) Do not submit both swabs. 7) Tightly and securely seal the PCR media tube. 8) Mixed to ensure the collected specimen has been thoroughly exposed to the transport media which contains nucleic acid stabilizing agents.
Storage Instructions: Room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 365 days Refrigerated: 365 days
Cause for Rejection: Contamination, Bloody; 2 swabs in tube; less than 2 mL liquid; no swab inside the tube or inverted swabs
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT Assay Dependent 
Notes Amplified GC-Cervix 50388-8
Amplified CT-Cervix 21190-4
CPT Code(s) 87491; 87591
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
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