Chlamydia/Gonococcus, NAA With Confirmation
Also known as: Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Aptima® TMA
Use
Detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Gonococcus)
Special Instructions
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source or origin (e.g., endocervical) on the test request form. It requires the Gen-Probe® Aptima® transport system for collection. Specimens should be collected and stored according to the instructions for each type of specimen to maintain integrity and accuracy of the test results. Patient preparation involves not urinating for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.
Limitations
Chlamydia/Gonococcus NAA cannot be conducted on specimens that are concurrently used for routine chemistry or urine culture as the chemical preservatives interfere with the test. The test requires a first-catch urine specimen, unlike routine tests which often employ a clean-catch method. Inappropriate transport conditions or contamination with mucus can lead to test rejection. Additionally, false negatives may occur if the organisms are below detectable limits or not collected properly.
Methodology
PCR-based (TMA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 64017-7
- 43304-5
- 43305-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Cervical Swab
Volume
One swab (endocervical, vaginal, or urethral)
Minimum Volume
One swab (endocervical, vaginal, or urethral)
Container
Gen-Probe® Aptima® swab or Aptima® urine specimen transport
Collection Instructions
Remove excess mucus using a cleaning swab. Insert the collection swab into the endocervical canal and gently rotate for adequate sampling. Place in transport tube immediately.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).
Causes for Rejection
Specimen with incorrect patient identification; unlabeled specimen; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen leaked in transit; specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device; specimens with inappropriate source for test requested; specimen with fixative or additives; APTIMA® swab specimens with incorrect specimen volume; cleaning swab in transport.