Ordering Recommendations

This order allows you to select multiple sources in Lifechart.

Collect

Aptima collection kit available from Stores. Specimen must be placed in the tube prior to delivery to the laboratory.

Aptima Multitest Swab or Aptima Urine Collection kits:

Sample

Orders specific to source 

Rectal
Throat
Urine
Vaginal


Remarks

For urine, the Aptima tube should be filled between the black lines

Methodology

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Performed

Monday-Friday

Turnaround Time

24-72 hours

Critical Values

Positive results on patients under the age of 14yrs.

Reference Range

Negative

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature
Collection

Ordering Recommendations

This order allows you to select multiple sources in Lifechart.

Collect

Aptima collection kit available from Stores. Specimen must be placed in the tube prior to delivery to the laboratory.

Aptima Multitest Swab or Aptima Urine Collection kits:

Sample

Orders specific to source 

Rectal
Throat
Urine
Vaginal


Remarks

For urine, the Aptima tube should be filled between the black lines

Methodology

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Performed

Monday-Friday

Turnaround Time

24-72 hours

Critical Values

Positive results on patients under the age of 14yrs.

Reference Range

Negative

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Administrative

SoftLab Order

Orders specific to source 

URNT1Urine
VAGT1Vaginal
THRT1 Throat
RECT1 Rectal
Performing Lab
Molecular Microbiology Coro
CPT Codes
87661
Synonyms
  • TV PROBE
ARUP Test Code
00000No

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