Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, Rectal

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1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima® Multitest transport tube

Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label)

Use the Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label). Insert swab 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. Re-cap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label and ship to the lab.

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-products/aptima-combo-2-assay-ctng

Room temperature

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 transport media • Swabs submitted in Viral Culture Media (VCM)

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days

Not detected

Chlamydia trachomatis may infect the anal/rectal canal of sexually active individuals. Detection of this organism may be important for determining the risk for disease progression or transmission.