Lymphogranuloma Venereum PCR
Test Mnemonic
LGVPCR
CPT Codes
- 87491 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- L serovar PCR for LGV
- LGV PCR
Includes
- CT LGV by PCR, Source
- CT LGV by PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | See note | APTIMA Collection Unisex swab | Refrigerated | Specimen source is required. Acceptable specimen sources: vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | See note | Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Refrigerated | Specimen source is required. Acceptable specimen sources: vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile. | |
| 2 mL | Urine, first-catch | APTIMA Urine specimen collection kit | Refrigerated |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 1 month |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Special Info
Specimen source is required. Acceptable specimen sources: vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test detects Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3 serovars.
Clinical Limitation
This test detects but does not differentiate Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3 serovars.