Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect herpes simplex virus 1, herpes simplex virus 2, Treponema pallidum, Haemophilus ducreyi, and Chlamydia trachomatis L serovar in genital and anorectal lesions/ulcers.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
APTIMA Swab: Place blue swab in swab specimen transport tube, break shaft off at score line, then recap tube.
Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media.
Frozen
Serum, plasma, ocular fluid, and CSF
Specimen source required
Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this assay.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test detects and differentiates Herpes simplex virus 1, Herpes simplex virus 2, Treponema pallidum, Haemophilus ducreyi, and Chlamydia trachomatis L serovar. This test does not differentiate Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3 serovars.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87491, 87529 x2, 87798 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3005675 | GUDP by PCR, Source | 31208-2 |
3005676 | HSV type 1 by PCR | 91859-9 |
3005678 | HSV type 2 by PCR | 91858-1 |
3005680 | T. pallidum by PCR | 91846-6 |
3005682 | H. ducreyi by PCR | 76076-9 |
3005684 | C. trachomatis L serovar by PCR | 45090-8 |
Aliases
- Chlamydia trachomatis L serovar
- Genital ulcer
- Haemophilus ducreyi
- Herpes simplex virus 1
- Herpes simplex virus 2
- Treponema pallidum