Back to Test DirectoryT833 : Gonorrhea Swab by PCR
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Genital GC Swab PCR
Methodology:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Utility:
Assess for Gonorrhea infection
ORDERING:
Test Code:
T833-3
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Roche Collection Swab
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roche Collection Swab | 1 | Room Temp | 14 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
RCS: CLEAN: Using the woven swab (Swab A), remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa. Discard the swab after cleaning.
NOTE: Cleaning excess mucus from the cervical os is required to ensure an adequate sample is obtained for processing.
COLLECT: To collect the specimen, hold flocked swab (Swab B) with the scoreline above your hand and insert into the endocervical canal. Gently rotate the swab 5 times in one direction in the endocervical canal. Do not over-rotate. Carefully withdraw the swab, avoiding any contact with the vaginal mucosa.
ALIGN: Remove the cap from the cobas® PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab shaft is aligned with the tube rim. The bud of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft.
BREAK: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
CLOSE: Tightly re-cap the cobas® PCR Media Tube. The specimen is now ready for transport. Discard the top portion of the swab.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: CLEAN: Using the woven swab (Swab A), remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa. Discard the swab after cleaning.
NOTE: Cleaning excess mucus from the cervical os is required to ensure an adequate sample is obtained for processing.
COLLECT: To collect the specimen, hold flocked swab (Swab B) with the scoreline above your hand and insert into the endocervical canal. Gently rotate the swab 5 times in one direction in the endocervical canal. Do not over-rotate. Carefully withdraw the swab, avoiding any contact with the vaginal mucosa.
ALIGN: Remove the cap from the cobas® PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab shaft is aligned with the tube rim. The bud of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft.
BREAK: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
CLOSE: Tightly re-cap the cobas® PCR Media Tube. The specimen is now ready for transport. Discard the top portion of the swab.
NOTE: Cleaning excess mucus from the cervical os is required to ensure an adequate sample is obtained for processing.
COLLECT: To collect the specimen, hold flocked swab (Swab B) with the scoreline above your hand and insert into the endocervical canal. Gently rotate the swab 5 times in one direction in the endocervical canal. Do not over-rotate. Carefully withdraw the swab, avoiding any contact with the vaginal mucosa.
ALIGN: Remove the cap from the cobas® PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab shaft is aligned with the tube rim. The bud of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft.
BREAK: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
CLOSE: Tightly re-cap the cobas® PCR Media Tube. The specimen is now ready for transport. Discard the top portion of the swab.
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87591 x 1
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