Chlamydia trachomatis, TMA (Alternate Target), Rectal

Chlamydia trachomatis, TMA (Alternate Target), Rectal

Test Code

91046
87491
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
91046
87491
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Chlamydia trachomatis, TMA (Alternate Target), Rectal - Chlamydia trachomatis may infect the anal/rectal canal of sexually active individuals. Detection of this organism may be important for determining the risk for disease progression or transmission.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima® Multitest transport tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label)

Minimum Volume

1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima Multitest transport tube

Collection Instructions

Use the Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label). Insert swab approximately 3-5 cm into the rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab carefully. Swabs that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label and ship to the lab.

Transport Container

Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 30 days
    Refrigerated: 30 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swabs submitted in VCM/UTM or M4 viral transport

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima® Multitest transport tube
Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label)
1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima Multitest transport tube
Use the Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label). Insert swab approximately 3-5 cm into the rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab carefully. Swabs that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label and ship to the lab.
Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swabs submitted in VCM/UTM or M4 viral transport
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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