Back to Test DirectoryT408 : N. Gonorrhea/NG (GC) PCR Urine
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
NG Urine PCR
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Utility:
Assess for N. Gonorrhea DNA in urine
ORDERING:
Test Code:
T408-4
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
10 mL Urine Cobas Vial
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Cobas Vial | 1 | Refrigerate | 5 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
UCOB: Patients should not urinate 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Approximately 10-15 mL of urine should be collected from the beginning of the stream. Once collected the urine should be transferred to the cobas PCR media tube within 24 hrs.
Use transfer pipette to add urine to the cobas PCR tube. Final volume of the tube should be between fill lines. Replace and tighten the cap and invert the tube 5 times to mix.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Patients should not urinate 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Approximately 10-15 mL of urine should be collected from the beginning of the stream. Once collected the urine should be transferred to the cobas PCR media tube within 24 hrs.
Use transfer pipette to add urine to the cobas PCR tube. Final volume of the tube should be between fill lines. Replace and tighten the cap and invert the tube 5 times to mix.
Use transfer pipette to add urine to the cobas PCR tube. Final volume of the tube should be between fill lines. Replace and tighten the cap and invert the tube 5 times to mix.
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Cup, Urine tube without preservative
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87591 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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