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Test Code CGCURE Chlamydia/GC Amplified Probe (Urethral)

Important Note

Call 773-702-6133 for APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens. Collection instructions are printed on the transport packages. Swabs should be transported to the Microbiology lab within 2 hours but can be held at 2-30C for up to 3 days.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Urethral (*≥ 14 Y.O.)

Use the collection swab labeled “APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens”.

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Transport Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

Rejection Criteria

Test Limitations

Eye and vaginal swabs are NOT acceptable. See Chlamydia/GC culture. Specimens on patients less than 14 years old are NOT acceptable. For suspected sexual abuse, see Chlamydia culture (test code CHLC) submitted on Viral transport media, GC culture screen (test code GCC) submitted on a transport swab.

Reference Values

Negative
 

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87491, 87591

LOINC Codes

30687491, 30687591

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Urethra
Specimen Collection: Wipe urethra clean with sterile gauze. Obtain exudate or discharge with swab. Alternatively, a swab may be inserted 2 cm inside the urethra for specimen collection. Follow instructions on APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens. Specimen Volume and Container: APTIMA transport tube Specimen Transport: Swabs should be transported to the Microbiology lab within 2 hours but can be held at 2-30ºC for up to 3 days.
 

See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

  • See category “Genital, Female External”, and “Genital, Male External”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), MYCOLOGY, VIROLOGY

Methodology

Panther Gen-Probe System (Amplified DNA assay)

Synonyms/Search Keywords

GC Probe, GC/Chlamydia, Panther, Urethral

Last Reviewed Date

8/12/2022