Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt) preservative (ThinPrep) collected in APTIMA Vaginal Collection Kit (orange label), APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube (green label), or APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
0.5 mL SurePath preservative fluid collected in collected in APTIMA Vaginal Collection Kit (orange label), APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube (green label), APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit, 20 mL Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt) preservative (ThinPrep) collected in Original ThinPrep vial or 10 mL SurePath preservative fluid collected in Original SurePath vial is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
CPT Codes
87661
Revised
09-27-22