Chlamydia/GC Amplification, Anal/Rectal

Chlamydia/Neisseria Gonorrhea, Anal/Rectal, TMA

For the molecular detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae from rectal specimens.

Anal/Rectal

Aptima Swab

Container/Tube: APTIMA®Unisex Swab collection kit (white label) or Orange aptima swab
Specimen: Swab in APTIMA®  Transport Media
Transport Temperature:  Room Temperature
 
Collection:
Use the small, blue shafted collection swab provided with the Unisex collection kit, NOT the larger white shafted cleansing swab.
Carefully insert the swab approximately 1- 2 inches (3-5 cm) past the anal margin (the outside of the anus) and gently rotate swab against the rectal wall for 5 - 10 seconds.. Withdraw the swab carefully without touching your skin.
 Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score-line; use care to avoid splashing of the contents.  Recap the swab specimen transfer tube tightly, label and ship to the lab
 
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Room Temperature

RNA Amplification Hologic APTIMA®

Monday through Sunday
 
TAT: 72 Hours

Northwell Health Laboratories

87491 - Chlamydia trachomatis
87591 - Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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