Chlamydia/GC Amplification - Swab
Order Name
Chlam/GC Amp
Test Number: 5195332
Revision Date 06/26/2026
Test Number: 5195332
Revision Date 06/26/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Chlamydia/GC Amplification - Swab
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Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 | Swab | Aptima Multi-test Swab Kit | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | **ONLY TO BE USED WITH A NUSWAB COLLECTION** Specimen: Endocervical, vaginal, or male urethral swab; first-void urine (patient should not have urinated for one hour prior to specimen collection); OR cervical cells in liquid cytology vial Volume: One swab (endocervical, vaginal, or urethral), 2 mL of a 20 mL to 30 mL urine collection, OR entire liquid cytology vial ?Container: Aptima Vaginal/Multitest Swab (Orange) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3-4 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 180098 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87491; 87591 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |