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chlamydia/ gonorrhoeae, pharyngeal swab, naa
Synonyms: Chlamydia/Gonococcus Amplicor PCR, Aptima TMA, Probtec SDA 
Computer Code: (GCCHLP)
Specimen Collection: Insert blue shafted swab (DO NOT USE WHITE SHAFTED SWAB) 2"-4" into posterior pharynx and tonsillar area. 
Minimum Volume: 1 swab 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain transport device at room temperature. Min. 1 pharyngeal swab. Transport specimen at room temperature. 
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.  
Lab Code: MIC 
Requisition: MOL DIAG
Test Frequency: 3/week 
Routine TAT: 3-5 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 87491, 87591 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: R
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/25/2013
Time: 05:58:12 (24hr)