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Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Rectal
Test Code16506
Alias/See Also
LAB00358
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Preferred Specimen
1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima® Multitest transport tube
Minimum Volume
1 rectal swab submitted in Aptima Multitest transport tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label)
Instructions
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
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
Transport Container
Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Swab transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swabs submitted in viral transport media
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
FDA Status
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
C. trachomatis TMA, Rectal | Not detected |
N. gonorrhoeae TMA, Rectal | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |