STI Comprehensive Panel

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GCTM

Chlamydia trachomatis, RNA, TMA
Neisseria gonorrhea, RNA, TMA
Trichomonas vaginalis, TMA
Mycoplasma genitalium, TMA

1 Orange cap Aptima^(R) swab
     or
5 mL (first voided) Urine

3 mL (first voided) Urine in sterile container

Aptima^(R) Unisex Swab

Room Temperature (Swabs),
Refrigerated (Urine)

APTIMA^(R) Swabs
    Room Temperature = 60 days
     Refrigerated = 60 days
     Frozen = unacceptable

Urine
     Room Temperature = 24 hours
     Refrigerated = 5 days
     Frozen = N/A

Monday - Friday
MD

1 - 3 days

C. trachomatis, the number one cause of sexually transmitted disease in the United States is responsible for an estimated 3-4 million new cases annually. Infants born to women with chlamydial infection of the cervix are at risk acquiring an infection during vaginal birth. Gonococcal and Chlamydial urethritis may coexist. Demonstrating the presence of N. gonorrhoeae is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of infection.
If left untreated, M. gen infections can result in long-term health consequences which include cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and urethritis in men.