Methodology
Qualitative Transcription-mediated Amplification (TMA)
Synonyms
GC TMA; Gonococcus; Gonorrhea; Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Vaginal, male urethral, rectal, pharyngeal, or endocervical specimen with APTIMA Unisex Swab specimen collection kit; or First catch urine in a APTIMA Urine Transport Tube
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Swab: Place blue swab in Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft off at scoreline then recap tube. First Catch Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine to APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Months (1 Month for Urine in APTIMA Urine Transport Tube); Refrigerated: 2 Months (1 Month for Urine in APTIMA Urine Transport Tube); Frozen: 1 Year
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87591
Revised
01-23-17
Initials
SL