| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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Urine-Aptima® or Swab-Aptima® |
7 days | Not Detected |
Specimen Requirements
2 mL urine using Aptima® Urine Specimen Collection Kit or
Aptima® Swab |
Method
Target Capture, TMA: Transcription-Mediated Amplification (NAT) and Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA). This test is to be used for clinical purposes only. It should not be regarded as investigational nor for research. Pathology, Inc. is certified under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Urine in sterile urine container must be transferred to Aptima® Urine Collection Kit within 24hrs of collection.
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Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose an infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea
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CPT Codes
87591
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