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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Neisseria gonorrhoeae Qualitative TMA
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: 5 Days
CPT Codes: 87591
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes:
Eye samples for Neisseria Qual TMA testing are sent to a reference lab. Please order GONORRHOEAE/CHLAMYDIA QUALITATIVE TMA (EYE)
Combination GC and Chlamydia amplified test is also available.
Clinical Utility: The performance of the assay has not been validated for patients less than 14 years old.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
GC Qual TMA Interp |
Transcription-mediated amplification |
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GC Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Urine |
Aptima Urine Collection Kit(GC/Chlam Kit-Urine) |
1 |
tube |
Patient should not void for one hour prior to collection. Collect 20-30 mL of first void sample in a urine collection cup. Follow instructions on transport kit. Fill between lines on the collection tube. Do not over or underfill tube. Ship specimen transport tubes singularly in a biohazard specimen bag. Contact with other specimens should be avoided. |
Transport at room temperature. |
Transport at room temperature. |
Oral, Rectal, Vaginal |
Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen collection Kit (GC/Chlam Kit-Swab) |
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Ship specimen transport tubes singularly in a biohazard specimen bag. Contact with other specimens should be avoided. |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |