Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2, NAA
Use
Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis infections; detect and type active HSV shedding.
Special Instructions
Specimens collected from children younger than 13 years or without the patient's age/date of birth may be tested and reported with a disclaimer. Ensure the use of correct Aptima® kits for collection to avoid rejection. Storage at room temperature is required for specimen stability.
Limitations
This test is intended to aid in the diagnosis of HSV infections with active viral shedding and differentiates HSV-1 from HSV-2. Negative HSV NAA results only indicate a lack of viral shedding at the time of sample collection and do not confirm the absence of a previous infection. The performance characteristics were determined by Labcorp and have not been cleared or approved by the FDA, which may be a relevant consideration in clinical scenarios.
Methodology
PCR-based (NAA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 43304-5
- 43305-2
- 46154-1
- 16130-7
- 16131-5
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
One Aptima® swab or entire liquid cytology vial
Minimum Volume
One Aptima® swab or entire liquid cytology vial
Container
Aptima® unisex or Aptima® vaginal swab transport or ThinPrep® liquid cytology vial
Collection Instructions
Care provider specimen: Collect vaginal fluid sample using the GenProbe® Aptima® vaginal swab kit by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb the fluid. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. Patient self-collection: Partially open the package and use a new Aptima® swab if touched or dropped. Insert the swab into the vagina about two inches past the vaginal opening and rotate for 10 to 30 seconds, touching the walls to absorb moisture. Place in the transport tube and break the swab shaft. Tighten the cap.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Urine specimen, inappropriate transport conditions, bacterial swabs, unlabeled specimen, specimen with label-test request discrepancy, Aptima® COMBO 2 swab with two swabs or incorrect swab, ProbeTec™ swabs, female urethral swab, SurePath™ vial. Aptima® swab transports over 60 days for Ct, Ng, TV and over 7 days for HSV.
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