Chlamydia/N. gonorrhoeae, Qualitative, TMA and HSV‑1/2 DNA, Real‑Time PCR, Pap Vial
Use
Diagnosis of the three most common sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 and 2. This combined assay facilitates detection using both TMA for CT/NG and real‑time PCR for HSV‑1/2 from Pap vial specimens. ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/questdemo/test/1088889?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Specimens must be aliquoted by labs performing cytology within 4 days of collection and prior to cytology testing. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt ThinPrep or 0.5 mL of SurePath preservative fluid into an Aptima transport tube (orange‑ or green‑label), such as Aptima Multitest Collection Tube, Unisex Swab Kit Tube, or Specimen Transfer Tube. Ship at room temperature. ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/questdemo/test/1088889?utm_source=openai))
Limitations
This assay was developed and analytically validated by Quest Diagnostics under CLIA regulations and is not cleared or approved by the FDA. Performance characteristics have been determined by Quest. ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/questdemo/test/1088889?utm_source=openai))
Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen
Other
Volume
1 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep in Aptima transport tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Aptima transport tube (e.g., Aptima Multitest Collection Tube, Unisex Swab Kit Tube, Specimen Transfer Tube)
Collection Instructions
Aliquot PreservCyt ThinPrep; transfer 1 mL into Aptima tube within 4 days of collection; ship to lab.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen previously processed for cytology; excess mucus; Aptima tubes with pierced foil lids
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days (in Aptima tube); 4 days (PreservCyt vial) |
| Refrigerated | 14 days (in Aptima tube); 4 days (PreservCyt vial) |
| Frozen | 14 days (in Aptima tube); unacceptable (PreservCyt vial) |
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