GC/Chlamydia DNA Probe
Order Name
GC/CHL DNA
Test Number: 2907300
Revision Date 12/20/2012
Test Number: 2907300
Revision Date 12/20/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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GC/Chlamydia DNA Probe
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Instructions | Obtain culture from mucosal surface, place in gen probe swab. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Determines Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections. |
| Notes | Only for use on urogenital and eye specimens. The more sensitive amplification testing (GC/CHL PB) is currently recomended by CDC. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87490; 87590 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |