1. Specimens must be collected in a healthcare setting by the patient using the Aptima Multitest Swab. (provided in T1002 or available separately).
2. Provide patient with the Aptima Throat Swab Self-Collection Kit or Aptima Multitest Swab and Throat Swab Patient Collection Guide.
3. Instruct patient to collect the specimen following the instructions provided and then return swab to the healthcare professional once complete.
4. Once patient returns the specimen, ensure the tube is securely capped, and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.
5. Maintain swab container at either 4 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate temperature is preferred) or -20 to -70 degrees C and transport within 60 days of collection.
Patient Preparation
Specimens must be collected in a healthcare setting by the patient using the Aptima Multitest Swab.
Unacceptable Conditions
Transport tubes containing a cleaning swab or more than 1 swab
A positive result indicates the presence of nucleic acid from Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae and strongly supports a diagnosis of chlamydial or gonorrheal infection.
A negative result indicates that nucleic acid from C trachomatis or N gonorrhoeae was not detected in the specimen. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of infection. If clinical indications strongly suggest gonococcal or chlamydial infection, additional specimens should be collected for testing.
A result of inconclusive indicates that a new specimen should be collected.
The predictive value of an assay depends on the prevalence of the disease in any specific population. In settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, positive assay results have a high likelihood of being true-positive results. In settings with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, or in any setting in which a patient's clinical signs and symptoms or risk factors are inconsistent with gonococcal or chlamydial urogenital infection, positive results should be carefully assessed, and the patient retested by other methods (eg, culture for N gonorrhoeae) if appropriate.
CPT Codes
87491-Chlamydia trachomatis 87591-Neisseria gonorrhoeae 87801-If appropriate for government payers
Collection
EPIC Code
LAB9006
Performing Lab
Mayo Laboratories
Collect
1. Specimens must be collected in a healthcare setting by the patient using the Aptima Multitest Swab. (provided in T1002 or available separately).
2. Provide patient with the Aptima Throat Swab Self-Collection Kit or Aptima Multitest Swab and Throat Swab Patient Collection Guide.
3. Instruct patient to collect the specimen following the instructions provided and then return swab to the healthcare professional once complete.
4. Once patient returns the specimen, ensure the tube is securely capped, and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.
5. Maintain swab container at either 4 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate temperature is preferred) or -20 to -70 degrees C and transport within 60 days of collection.
Patient Preparation
Specimens must be collected in a healthcare setting by the patient using the Aptima Multitest Swab.
Unacceptable Conditions
Transport tubes containing a cleaning swab or more than 1 swab
A positive result indicates the presence of nucleic acid from Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae and strongly supports a diagnosis of chlamydial or gonorrheal infection.
A negative result indicates that nucleic acid from C trachomatis or N gonorrhoeae was not detected in the specimen. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of infection. If clinical indications strongly suggest gonococcal or chlamydial infection, additional specimens should be collected for testing.
A result of inconclusive indicates that a new specimen should be collected.
The predictive value of an assay depends on the prevalence of the disease in any specific population. In settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, positive assay results have a high likelihood of being true-positive results. In settings with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, or in any setting in which a patient's clinical signs and symptoms or risk factors are inconsistent with gonococcal or chlamydial urogenital infection, positive results should be carefully assessed, and the patient retested by other methods (eg, culture for N gonorrhoeae) if appropriate.
Administrative
CPT Codes
87491-Chlamydia trachomatis 87591-Neisseria gonorrhoeae 87801-If appropriate for government payers
