Collect

First catch urine in sterile container or Gene Probe Aptima tube for collection sources other than Urine. (Gene Probe Aptima collection tubes available upon request in the main lab)**

**Click on updated collection guide below
  Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae Collection Guide: Updated 5/26/2021


Vaginal, throat, eye, or rectal specimen collected with pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab Specimen Collection kit (ARUP supply #55224 PK/50 or #55229 PK/10) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Also acceptable: Cervical, eye or male urethral specimen collected with blue swab from Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit (ARUP supply #28907 PK/50 or #54555 PK/10) or first-catch urine in a sterile container.
Refer to "Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD" under Specimen Handling at www.aruplab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions.

What color tube to draw

                                                                                

       Urine                                                                                       Call lab to obtain kit for these sources: 

                                                                                                       Cervix, Endocervical, Rectal, Throat,        

                                                                                                       Urethra,Vaginal, Eyes, or Misc source. Do Not

                                                                                                       use Gene Probe Aptima tube for Urine.  

Required volume to collect

1.5 mL

Performed

Seven (7) days a week; specimens received by 12 pm will be tested that day, specimens received after 12 pm will be tested on following day.

Specimen Preparation

Swab: Place swab in swab specimen transport tube, break shaft off at scoreline, then recap tube.
Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine within 24 hours to an Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube (ARUP supply #28908 PK/50 or 54556 PK/10). Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.

Notes

Specimens of patients 14 years old and above are tested at Childrens; specimens of patients under 14 are sent to ARUP for testing.

Storage/transport requirements

***Female specimens shipped or stored at room temperature must be tested within 24 hours of collection. Male specimens shipped or stored at room temperature must be tested within three (3) days.***

Stability (from collection to initiation)

MultiTest Swab or Unisex Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 1 year
Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 months

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Components
Reference Interval
C. trachomatis by TMANegative
N. gonorrhoeae by TMANegative

Interpretive Data

This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. In certain contexts, culture may be required to meet applicable laws and regulations for diagnosis of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections. Per 2014 CDC recommendations, this test does not include confirmation of positive results by an alternative nucleic acid target.

Unacceptable Conditions

Urine collected in Gene Probe Aptima tube.



Large white swab included in Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimens in swab transport media without a swab.

Ordering Recommendations

Preferred test for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in variety of specimens. This test does not include confirmation of positive results by an alternative nucleic acid target. If confirmation of positive results by an alternate nucleic acid target is required, refer to Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CTNG) by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) with Reflex to CT/NG Confirmation (2011164).

Performed

Seven (7) days a week; specimens received by 12 pm will be tested that day, specimens received after 12 pm will be tested on following day.

Methodology

Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Remarks

Specimen source is required.

CPT Codes

87491; 87591

Performing Lab

ARUP Laboratories
Collection

Collect

First catch urine in sterile container or Gene Probe Aptima tube for collection sources other than Urine. (Gene Probe Aptima collection tubes available upon request in the main lab)**

**Click on updated collection guide below
  Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae Collection Guide: Updated 5/26/2021


Vaginal, throat, eye, or rectal specimen collected with pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab Specimen Collection kit (ARUP supply #55224 PK/50 or #55229 PK/10) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Also acceptable: Cervical, eye or male urethral specimen collected with blue swab from Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit (ARUP supply #28907 PK/50 or #54555 PK/10) or first-catch urine in a sterile container.
Refer to "Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD" under Specimen Handling at www.aruplab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions.

What color tube to draw

                                                                                

       Urine                                                                                       Call lab to obtain kit for these sources: 

                                                                                                       Cervix, Endocervical, Rectal, Throat,        

                                                                                                       Urethra,Vaginal, Eyes, or Misc source. Do Not

                                                                                                       use Gene Probe Aptima tube for Urine.  

Required volume to collect

1.5 mL

Performed

Seven (7) days a week; specimens received by 12 pm will be tested that day, specimens received after 12 pm will be tested on following day.
Collection Process

Specimen Preparation

Swab: Place swab in swab specimen transport tube, break shaft off at scoreline, then recap tube.
Urine: Transfer 2 mL urine within 24 hours to an Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube (ARUP supply #28908 PK/50 or 54556 PK/10). Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.

Notes

Specimens of patients 14 years old and above are tested at Childrens; specimens of patients under 14 are sent to ARUP for testing.
Labeling
Storage/Transport/Temperatures

Storage/transport requirements

***Female specimens shipped or stored at room temperature must be tested within 24 hours of collection. Male specimens shipped or stored at room temperature must be tested within three (3) days.***

Stability (from collection to initiation)

MultiTest Swab or Unisex Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 1 year
Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 months
Result Interpretation

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Components
Reference Interval
C. trachomatis by TMANegative
N. gonorrhoeae by TMANegative

Interpretive Data

This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. In certain contexts, culture may be required to meet applicable laws and regulations for diagnosis of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections. Per 2014 CDC recommendations, this test does not include confirmation of positive results by an alternative nucleic acid target.

Rejection reasons

Unacceptable Conditions

Urine collected in Gene Probe Aptima tube.



Large white swab included in Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimens in swab transport media without a swab.
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Preferred test for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in variety of specimens. This test does not include confirmation of positive results by an alternative nucleic acid target. If confirmation of positive results by an alternate nucleic acid target is required, refer to Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CTNG) by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) with Reflex to CT/NG Confirmation (2011164).

Performed

Seven (7) days a week; specimens received by 12 pm will be tested that day, specimens received after 12 pm will be tested on following day.

Methodology

Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Reflexs to additional testing

Remarks

Specimen source is required.
Administrative

CPT Codes

87491; 87591

Performing Lab

ARUP Laboratories

ARUP Consult®

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