Lab Test Details

Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea, TMA amplified
Updated	5/5/2023
Other Names	Chlamydia (CT) Combo Test; Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screen; Gonorrheae (GC) Combo Test
How to Order	On the Virology/Immunology Test Request Form (OHA0042), in the CT/GC section, choose the "Chlamydia/Gonorrhea by NAAT" box.
Availability	All clients
Performed	Daily on regular business days
Time to Reporting	Within 3 working days after receipt of specimen
CPT Code	87801

Specimen Collection Details
Collection	Detailed instructions for collecting, storing, and transporting each acceptable specimen type is provided in the OSPHL Instructions for CT/GC Testing (pdf).
Optimal Volume	2 mL urine, not applicable for swabs.
Minimum Volume	2 mL urine, not applicable for swabs.
Handling	All sample types may be stored and transported at 4-30°C. All sample types are stable for 30 days.
Transport	All sample types may be stored and transported at 4-30°C. All sample types are stable for 30 days. Transport at ambient or refrigerated temperatures.
Rejection Criteria	Specimens are subject to the requirements of the OSPHL Specimen Submission Policy (pdf). Specimen rejection criteria specific to CT/GC samples is provided in the OSPHL Instructions for CT/GC Testing (pdf).
Comments	Original material submitted for testing is retained for 9 calendar days after receipt at the laboratory. The OSPHL has validated the modification of the current FDA approved procedure for CT/GC testing to include rectal and pharyngeal swabs. Only specimen sources detailed in the OSPHL Instructions for CT/GC Testing document provided above are acceptable for testing at the OSPHL.
Method Details
Methodology	Transcription-Mediated Amplification; Nucleic Acid Hybridization
Performance Specifications	Please see attached OSPHL Instructions for CT/GC Testing (pdf).
Change Log
5/5/2023	Clarified How to Order; Edited Comments
3/15/2021	Reviewed; no changes made

Lab Test Details

Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea, TMA amplified

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