3852 : Chlamydia Trachomatis TMA
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Chlamydia TMA
Methodology:
Transcription Mediated Amplification
Clinical Utility:
Used to screen for or diagnose Chlamydia infection.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
3852-1
Turnaround Time:
2 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
ThinPrep Vial
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
ThinPrep Vial | 1 | Room Temp | 21 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
TP: Collect specimen, swish in Thin prep vial, label with pt name. Discard collection device.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Collect specimen, swish in Thin Prep or SurePath vial, label with patients name.
Alternative Specimen:
Surepath Vial, Thinprep Tube, Swab-Aptima Genprobe, Surepath Tube, Swab Aptima Orange label, Urine Container-Genprobe-Aptima
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87491 x 1
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