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Test Code CGUPCR Chlamydia/Gonorrhoeae by PCR, Urine

Important Note

Test not appropriate on patients <14 years old. See alternate test CTGTMA on urine only. INCLUDES: Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR testing.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Urine, Female or Male (not acceptable test for patients <14 years olld)

Preferred Collection Container

CBSU

Collection Volume

5 mL urine in Cobas PCR Urine Collection Kit

Minimum Collection Volume

5 mL urine in Cobas PCR Urine Collection Kit

Collection Instructions

URINE: Patient must NOT have urinated during the previous 1 hours. Collect 10-50 mL of first catch urine (the first part of the stream). Collected urine must be transferred to the Cobas PCR Urine Collection Kit within 24 hours of collection. Using pipet provided in Cobas PCR Device, transfer urine to tube, note black fill lines marked on tube. Final volume of the tube should be between the black fill lines. Replace and tighten cap and invert the tube 5 times to mix. Label appropriately. Cobas PCR Device may be transported at room temperature. See Collection Guide

Transport

Ambient

Rejection Criteria

Urine > 24 hours old that has not been stabilized in the Cobas PCR Urine Collection kit; No order with specimen; Specimens not collected/transported in sterile/proper container; Specimen other than indicated.Specimens must be properly labelled with the patient’s name, specimen type, hospital identification number if known, time and date of collection, and initials of person collecting specimen.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room Temperature: 12 months
Refrigerated: 12 months

Turn Around Time

2-3 days. This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

CGU; Chlamydia DNA; Chlamydia trachomatis DNA Amplification by PCR; Gonorrhoeae DNA; Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA Amplification by PCR; Gonorrhea; Gonorrhoea; GC; CT

EPIC Code

LAB1893

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile Cup- Must be transferred to Cobas PCR Urine Collection Kit within 24 hours.

 

Additional Information

Limitations: Results are dependent upon adequate specimen collection and proper transport conditions. The following are known PCR inhibitors: Replens lubricant, excess mucous. It is important to remove cervical secretions and discharge before obtaining the sample for testing. Also, samples containing greater than 10%(v/v) blood are unacceptable.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

STAT Availability

No