STI Panel PCR

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification GeneXpert by Cepheid

Specimen Requirements

Pink top, Cepheid vaginal Swab-G

Urine is also acceptable

Reference Values

Chlamydia PCR: Not Detected

N. Gonorrhoeae PCR: Not Detected

Trichomonas: Not Detected

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87491 X 2, 87661