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Neisseria gonorrhoeae, TMA (Alternate Target), Rectal
Test Code90990
CPT Codes
87591
Preferred Specimen
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.
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 • Transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swabs submitted in VCM/UTM or M4 viral transport
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues; Report available: 1-8 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
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 Chantilly
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153