Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea (CT/NG Panel)
CPT CODES: 87491 (CT) & 87591 (NG)
ORDERING rECOMMENDATION
Detection and differentiation of genomic DNA from Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhea (NG)
specimen required
Specimen Type:
Endocervical swab, vaginal swab, rectal swab, urine
Collection Tube:
Endocervical and vaginal: Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit Urine: Sterile urine cup, Request Supplies
Minimum Volume:
Urine: 5.0 mL
Specimen Stability/Storage:
Swab: Room Temperature (15-25C): 60 days; Refrigerated (2-8° C): 60 days; Urine: Room Temperature (15-25C): 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8° C): 8 days
Unacceptable Conditions:
Frozen specimens
Shipping Requirements:
Call 866-983-0667 to schedule courier pickup
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| Test Name | Test Code | CPT Code |
|---|---|---|
| CT/NG Test | coming soon | n/a |
| Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) | 87491 | |
| Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) | 87591 |
Nucleic Acid Amplification
performed
Daily and STAT (Monday – Friday)
reported
Within 24 hours from receipt (Monday – Friday)
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, CT/NG Panel, Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea
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Test Requisition
Results Interpretation
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)
Positive:
Result is consistent with Chlamydia trachomatis infection
Inconclusive:
Results are inconclusive; please consider submitting a new specimen
Negative:
Chlamydia trachomatis not detected
Neisseria gonorrhea (NG)
Positive:
Result is consistent with Neisseria gonorrhea infection
Inconclusive:
Results are inconclusive; please consider submitting a new specimen
Negative:
Neisseria gonorrhea DNA not detected