Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Synonyms
CT/NG APTIMA; CT/GC APTIMA; CT/GC TMA; CT/NG TMA
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07706
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Throat swab in APTIMA Combo 2 Transport Media
Container Type
APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
Collection Instructions
Use the APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit (white label) or APTIMA Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection kit or Multi-Test Collection tube (orange label). Using a tongue depressor, insert the small, blue shafted collection swab (Unisex kit, NOT the larger white shafted cleansing swab) or the small pink shafted collection swab (Vaginal kit) and vigorously rub the tonsils and the posterior pharynx. Carefully remove the swab without touching any area of the mouth. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label and sned to the lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs; Transport tubes with non-APTIMA swabs; Specimens in broken containers; Swab submitted in M4 transport media; Swabs submitted in VCM
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Revised
09-27-22