- YCTLGV
Chlamydia trachomatis L serovars (LGV) by PCR
Specimen:
Test Code
YCTLGV
Specimen Name
Chlamydia trachomatis L serovars (LGV) by PCR
Collect
Vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile Aptima Swab
Also acceptable Urine, Swab in Viral Transport Media
Also acceptable Urine, Swab in Viral Transport Media
Submit
APTIMA Swab: Place blue swab in Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft off at scoreline then recap tube.
Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine to an APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.
Swab in Viral Transport Media (UTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media.
Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine to an APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.
Swab in Viral Transport Media (UTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media.
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Stability
Ambient 1 month; Refrigerated 1 month; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday/Thursday
Reported
3-7 days
CPT Codes
- 87491
Components
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Additional Information
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