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HelpTest Code CTNG Chlamydia and N. gonorrhoeae
Specimen Requirements
Collect in a Xpert swab or Xpert urine kit.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Cepheid PCR
Specimen Stability
Urine Specimens in Xpert Urine Transport Reagent or Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent
| Specimen | Transport and Storage Temperature (Celsius) | Storage Time |
| Female Urine in Xpert Urine Transport Reagent or Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent | 2-15 Degrees | 45 Days |
| Female Urine in Xpert Urine Transport Reagent or Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent | 2-30 Degrees | 3 Days |
| Male Urine in Xpert Urine Transport Reagent or Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent | 2-30 Degrees | 45 days |
Swab Specimens in Xpert Swab Transport Reagent or Xpert CT/NG Swab Transport Reagent
| Specimen | Transport and Storage Temperature (Celsius) | Storage Time |
| Endcervical and Vaginal | 2-30 Degrees | 60 Days |
Reference Value
Negative or Positivie
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Laboratory Services
CPT Code
87491, 87591