Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Profile, With CT/NG/TV NAA
Also known as: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HBV, HCV, Hepatitis
Use
Screen for and diagnose sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens including syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), HIV, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis. Testing aligns with current guidelines and recommendations.
Special Instructions
This test may exhibit interference when the sample is collected from a person consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin. It is recommended to ask patients about biotin supplementation and advise them to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to sample collection. If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply. HIV p24 Antigen/Antibody With Reflex to Confirmation requires a dedicated, unopened, gel-barrier tube or red-top tube sent directly to the testing facility.
Limitations
Some assays in this panel have not been FDA cleared or approved for screening blood or plasma donors and the performance characteristics have not been established for immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients, cord blood, or patients under 2 years of age.
Methodology
PCR-based (qPCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 5196-1
- 22322-2
- 13952-7
- 77202-0
- 56850-1
- 13955-0
- 20507-0
- 56888-1
- 43304-5
- 43305-2
- 46154-1
- 11502-2
- 5196-1
- 22322-2
- 13952-7
- 77202-0
- 56850-1
- 13955-0
- 20507-0
- 56888-1
- 43304-5
- 43305-2
- 46154-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
8 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Usual blood collection technique.
Patient Preparation
Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; received outside of specimen and/or storage and/or labeling requirements; aliquot received for HIV testing; specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device; specimens with inappropriate source for test requested.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |