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HelpTest Code Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia by CRMC PCR NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE AND CHLAMYDIA BY CRMC PCR
Aliasis
GC & Chlamydia by CRMC PCR
Chlamydia and GC by CRMC PCR
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
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Urine: |
First void collection into a sterile container |
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Vaginal: |
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit |
Collection Method
Urine and vaginal collection
Minimum Volume
Urine: 5.0 mL
Container
Sterile Urine Container
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit
Preferred Specimen
Urine or Vaginal
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Sterile Urine Container
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit
Reference or Target Ranges
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Chlamydia trachomatis (CT): |
Negative |
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Neisseria gonorrhoea (CG): |
Negative |
Reportable Units
Positive / Negative
Critical Value
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Chlamydia trachomatic (CT): |
Positive |
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Neisseria gonorrhoea (GC): |
Positive |
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Urine: |
21 Days Ambient/Refrigerated: Transferred to BD Molecular Urine Sample Buffer tube |
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Vaginal: |
21 Days Ambient/Refrigerated: BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
0700 - 1500 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
24 Hours |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Microbiology |
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Methodology/Method Description |
BD Max PCR |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Lubricants or other products containing substances such as carbomers, can increase the non-reportable rate obtained with BD CTGCTV2 assay.
Methodology/Method Description
BD MAX PCR
CPT Codes
87491, 87591