This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma genitalium in patients suspected of urogenital infections.
Specimen Type
Urine, Cervical, Urethral, Vaginal
Container
Aptima Tube (Generic use)
Collection Instructions
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Swab specimen must be collected using an Aptima Collection Unisex Swab or Aptima Collection Multitest Swab. These swabs are contained in the Aptima Collection Kit. Sources: Endocervix Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Unisex Swab Specimen Volume: One swab Collection Instructions: 1. Use cleaning swab (white shaft) to remove excess mucus from endocervix and discard. 2. Insert second swab (blue shaft) 1 to 1.5 cm into endocervical canal, and rotate swab gently for 30 seconds. Avoid touching vaginal wall when removing swab. 3. Place second swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube. 4. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection. 5. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days. Sources: Vaginal Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Multitest Swab Specimen Volume: One swab Collection Instructions 1. Insert swab (pink shaft) about 5 cm past introitus and rotate gently for 30 seconds. 2. Place swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube. 3. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection. 4. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days. Sources: Urethra (Male patients only) Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Unisex Swab Specimen Volume: One swab Collection Instructions 1.Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to collection. 2. With a rotating movement, insert swab (blue shaft) 2 to 4 cm into urethra. 3. Once inserted, rotate swab gently at least 1 full rotation using sufficient pressure to ensure swab comes into contact with all urethral surfaces. Allow swab to remain inserted for 2 to 3 seconds. 4. Place swab in transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube. 5. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection. 6. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days.
Sources: Urine Container/Tube: Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube Specimen Volume: 15 to 20 mL(2 mL min) Collection Instructions 1.Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. 2. Patient should collect first portion of random voided urine (first part of stream) into a sterile, plastic, preservative-free container. 3. Within 2 hours of collection transfer 2 mL of urine into the Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube using the disposable pipette. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the urine transport tube. Place the labels on the transport tube so the black fill lines are still visible. Sources: Penile/Meatal Container/Tube: Aptima Specimen Transport Tube Specimen volume: 1 swab Collection Instructions: 1. Specimens must be collected using the Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit.2. Roll the swab (pink shaft) just at the tip or outside the opening to the penis. Be sure to roll the swab completely around the opening to get the best sample. 3. Immediately place the swab into the collection tube. 4. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line and recap the tube. 5. Cap tube securely and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time. 6. Maintain swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days.
