Nucleic Acid Amplification Test Chlamydia Trachomatis

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Nucleic acid amplification test chlamydia trachomatis. Test code billings clinic. I repeat the original test on the original specimen ii retest the original specimen with a different test and iii perform a different test on a duplicate specimen. Ctrna chlamydia trachomatis by nucleic acid amplification hologic varies reporting name chlamydia trachomatis amplified rna. In comparison nucleic acid amplification testing naat provides superior sensitivity and specificity and is now the recommended method for diagnosis in most cases 3 5 immunoassays and nonamplification dna tests are also available for c trachomatis detection but these methods are significantly less sensitive and less specific than naats 2.

It is generally more sensitive and specific than other chlamydia tests and can be performed on a vaginal swab on women or urine from both men and women which eliminates the need for a pelvic exam in women. Comparison of nucleic acid amplification tests and culture techniques in the detection of neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia trachomatis in victims of suspected child sexual abuse. Test code ctrna chlamydia trachomatis by nucleic acid amplification hologic varies reporting name chlamydia trachomatis amplified rna. Physical symptoms and signs history of sexual activity and abuse characteristics that were associated with positive test results for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid dna or rna chlamydia trachomatis. The nucleic acid amplification test naat is the recommended method of testing for chlamydia. In comparison nucleic acid amplification testing naat provides superior sensitivity and specificity and is now the recommended method for diagnosis in most cases 3 5 immunoassays and nonamplification dna tests are also available for c trachomatis detection but these methods are significantly less sensitive and less specific than naats 2 improved screening rates and increased. We evaluated three cdc suggested approaches for confirming positive nucleic acid amplification tests naats for chlamydia trachomatis.

Portions 2020 mayo foundation for medical education and research. Chlamydia trachomatis amplified rna. According to the mmwr the sensitivity of detecting ct gc infections by any naat test can be up to 10 lower in a female urine specimens. This test has been cleared or approved by the u s.

Naat is a molecular test that detects the genetic material dna of chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia trachomatis amplified rna.