Chlamydia/GC, Rectal w/Reflex Alternate Target

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Rectal swab in APTIMA® Unisex Swab collection kit

Rectal swab in APTIMA® Vaginal Swab specimen collection kit

Use the APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label) or the Aptima Vaginal Collection or Multi-Test Collect Kit (orange label). Insert the small, blue shafted collection swab (Unisex kit, Not the larger white shafted cleansing swab) or the small, pink shafted swab (Vaginal kit) approximately 3-5 cm into the rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab carefully. Swabs that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the transport tube.
Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Recap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label, and ship to the lab.

Please note:
Results from the APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical data available to the clinician.

The APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.

For a complete list of assay limitations we recommend that you review the manufacturers package insert, https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-prodcuts/aptima-combo-2-assay-ctng

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with Non-APTIMA swabs • Specimens in broken containers • Swab submitted in M4 or Viral Culture Medium (VCM)

Set up and Report available: See individual tests

See Laboratory Report