Urine: Urine cup or Hologic Urine Specimen Collection Kit (PMM # 59041)
Amount to Collect
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Remarks
Swab collection kits are available from Material Services (Unisex swab PMM# 399818, Vaginal/Multitest swab PMM# 59046). Do not use expired swab collection kits.
See the lab manual's Microbiology Guide for additional collection instructions.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Test Code
P704
Test Group
STD
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Specimen Preparation
Urine samples:
Enter urine volume in SDES.
• If first void urine is not specified as the sample type, or if midstream urine, enter code UMSNO in SREQ.
• Place barcode label vertically at the top of the transport tube label.
• Transfer 2 mL urine to Urine Specimen Transport Tube on receipt at China Basin. The proper fill level should be noted between the black fill lines on the transport tube label.
If a call is received from a clinician or clinic because there is concern for sexual abuse, refer them to Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center at SFGH (415)206-8386. RNs are on call 24 hours.
If LGV PCR ordered on rectal swab, send out:
• Order Microbiology Test Not Listed in Apex (P319).
• Collect 2 swabs, one in VHM and the other in APTIMA Unisex swab collection kit.
• Send to SFDPH for testing.
• Freeze VHM at -70°C if not sent within 72 hrs.
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
Reference Interval
Chlamydia: Not detected
N. gonorrhoeae: Not detected
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
LDT or Modified FDA
Yes
Available Stat
No
Ordering Recommendations
This assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.
Test Code
P704
Test Group
STD
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Performed
Test performed Monday - Friday
Methodology
Target capture, transcription mediated amplification, and dual kinetic assay technologies.
Remarks
Swab collection kits are available from Material Services (Unisex swab PMM# 399818, Vaginal/Multitest swab PMM# 59046). Do not use expired swab collection kits.
See the lab manual's Microbiology Guide for additional collection instructions.
Urine: Urine cup or Hologic Urine Specimen Collection Kit (PMM # 59041)
Amount to Collect
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Sample Type
Endocervical swab, male urethral swab, rectal swab, throat swab, vaginal swab or first-void urine, conjuctival swab
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Specimen Preparation
Urine samples:
Enter urine volume in SDES.
• If first void urine is not specified as the sample type, or if midstream urine, enter code UMSNO in SREQ.
• Place barcode label vertically at the top of the transport tube label.
• Transfer 2 mL urine to Urine Specimen Transport Tube on receipt at China Basin. The proper fill level should be noted between the black fill lines on the transport tube label.
If a call is received from a clinician or clinic because there is concern for sexual abuse, refer them to Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center at SFGH (415)206-8386. RNs are on call 24 hours.
If LGV PCR ordered on rectal swab, send out:
• Order Microbiology Test Not Listed in Apex (P319).
• Collect 2 swabs, one in VHM and the other in APTIMA Unisex swab collection kit.
• Send to SFDPH for testing.
• Freeze VHM at -70°C if not sent within 72 hrs.
Reference Interval
Chlamydia: Not detected
N. gonorrhoeae: Not detected
Synonyms
STD, Sexually transmitted disease
GC
Gonorrhoeae
N gonorrhoeae
CT/GC RNA
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
Reported
1 - 4 days
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
LDT or Modified FDA
Yes
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
This assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.
Available Stat
No
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Performed
Test performed Monday - Friday
Methodology
Target capture, transcription mediated amplification, and dual kinetic assay technologies.
Reported
1 - 4 days
Synonyms
STD, Sexually transmitted disease
GC
Gonorrhoeae
N gonorrhoeae
CT/GC RNA
Collection
Sample Type
Endocervical swab, male urethral swab, rectal swab, throat swab, vaginal swab or first-void urine, conjuctival swab
Urine: Urine cup or Hologic Urine Specimen Collection Kit (PMM # 59041)
Amount to Collect
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Remarks
Swab collection kits are available from Material Services (Unisex swab PMM# 399818, Vaginal/Multitest swab PMM# 59046). Do not use expired swab collection kits.
See the lab manual's Microbiology Guide for additional collection instructions.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Processing
Test Code
P704
Test Group
STD
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Specimen Preparation
Urine samples:
Enter urine volume in SDES.
• If first void urine is not specified as the sample type, or if midstream urine, enter code UMSNO in SREQ.
• Place barcode label vertically at the top of the transport tube label.
• Transfer 2 mL urine to Urine Specimen Transport Tube on receipt at China Basin. The proper fill level should be noted between the black fill lines on the transport tube label.
If a call is received from a clinician or clinic because there is concern for sexual abuse, refer them to Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center at SFGH (415)206-8386. RNs are on call 24 hours.
If LGV PCR ordered on rectal swab, send out:
• Order Microbiology Test Not Listed in Apex (P319).
• Collect 2 swabs, one in VHM and the other in APTIMA Unisex swab collection kit.
• Send to SFDPH for testing.
• Freeze VHM at -70°C if not sent within 72 hrs.
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Chlamydia: Not detected
N. gonorrhoeae: Not detected
Administrative
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
LDT or Modified FDA
Yes
Complete View
Available Stat
No
Ordering Recommendations
This assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.
Test Code
P704
Test Group
STD
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Performed
Test performed Monday - Friday
Methodology
Target capture, transcription mediated amplification, and dual kinetic assay technologies.
Remarks
Swab collection kits are available from Material Services (Unisex swab PMM# 399818, Vaginal/Multitest swab PMM# 59046). Do not use expired swab collection kits.
See the lab manual's Microbiology Guide for additional collection instructions.
Urine: Urine cup or Hologic Urine Specimen Collection Kit (PMM # 59041)
Amount to Collect
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Sample Type
Endocervical swab, male urethral swab, rectal swab, throat swab, vaginal swab or first-void urine, conjuctival swab
Preferred Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: > 3 mL
Minimum Volume
Swab samples: One swab
Urine: 3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Other sample types, improperly collected specimens, leaky specimens with <1700 µL fluid in the transport tube, expired specimen collection kit used, cleaning swab (white shaft) submitted in the transport tube
Specimen Preparation
Urine samples:
Enter urine volume in SDES.
• If first void urine is not specified as the sample type, or if midstream urine, enter code UMSNO in SREQ.
• Place barcode label vertically at the top of the transport tube label.
• Transfer 2 mL urine to Urine Specimen Transport Tube on receipt at China Basin. The proper fill level should be noted between the black fill lines on the transport tube label.
If a call is received from a clinician or clinic because there is concern for sexual abuse, refer them to Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center at SFGH (415)206-8386. RNs are on call 24 hours.
If LGV PCR ordered on rectal swab, send out:
• Order Microbiology Test Not Listed in Apex (P319).
• Collect 2 swabs, one in VHM and the other in APTIMA Unisex swab collection kit.
• Send to SFDPH for testing.
• Freeze VHM at -70°C if not sent within 72 hrs.
Reference Interval
Chlamydia: Not detected
N. gonorrhoeae: Not detected
Synonyms
STD, Sexually transmitted disease
GC
Gonorrhoeae
N gonorrhoeae
CT/GC RNA
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Room temperature or Refrigerated 2 months
Urine: Refrigerated 1 day
