N. gonorrhoeae by Nucleic Acid Amplification (EC/URE/VAG/Urine)

NAT GC

Performed at Sonora Quest laboratory, test code 903151

Aptima urine specimen: Transfer 2 mL of first void urine to Aptima urine specimen collection tube within 24 hours of collection. Urine must be filled between the two black arrows only or the sample will be rejected. Patient must not have urinated for at least one hour prior to collection.

Aptima unisex swab collection device: Aptima unisex swab collection device must contain the blue collection swab only. If white cleaning swab or if both the blue collection swab and white cleaning swab are submitted in same tube, sample will be rejected.

Aptima Multitest (Vaginal) specimen: Carefully insert the (Orange) pink swab into opening of the vagina (about 2 inches (5cm)), and gently rotate swab for 10 to 30 seconds. Make sure swab touches the vagina walls, so that moisture is absorbed by the swab. Withdraw without touching skin.

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Aptima swabs received with the following sources:

• Throat/Oral
• Rectal/Anal
• Eye/Occular/Conjunctival

Any collection devices other than Aptima collection devices.

Urine submitted in sterile urine cups.

Aptima unisex or multitest devices submitted without collection swabs.