Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Pharyngeal Swab, NAA
Also known as: Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Amplicor® PCR, Chlamydia/Gonococcus, Aptima® TMA, Chlamydia/Gonococcus, ProbeTec™ SDA
Use
Detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Special Instructions
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source or origin, such as pharyngeal, on the test request form. Use the blue-shafted swab, labeled 'unisex collection swab for endocervical and male urethral specimens,' to collect the specimen. Do not use the white-shafted swab.
Limitations
The test is limited to detecting infections in the pharyngeal area and may not be suitable for detecting infections in other anatomical locations. It is crucial to use the correct collection method and handling to avoid false negatives. Inappropriate transport conditions, use of bacterial swabs, or specimens from non-pharyngeal sites may lead to specimen rejection. Aptima swabs older than 60 days or not supplied by Gen-Probe may also be rejected.
Methodology
PCR-based (Nucleic acid amplification (NAA))
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 90357-5
- 57288-3
- 57289-1
- 11502-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Oropharyngeal Swab
Volume
One swab (pharyngeal)
Minimum Volume
One swab (pharyngeal)
Container
Gen-Probe® Aptima® swab specimen transport tube
Collection Instructions
Use the blue-shafted swab to rub the posterior pharynx and tonsillar areas. Avoid using the white-shafted swab and discard it. Place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube and break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate transport conditions, bacterial swabs, non-pharyngeal swabs, unlabeled specimens, discrepancies between specimen label and request form, wrong swabs or expired swabs.