Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel

Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel

Test Code

36964
87494, 87661, 87563
CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
36964
87494, 87661, 87563
CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating, itching or burning near the opening of the penis, presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Sexually Transmitted Infections Associated With Urethritis, Cervicitis, and PID

Test Details

Includes

  • Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital
  • Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males
  • Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA

Patient Preparation

Male urine: Patient should not have urinated within one hour prior to collection

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Assay Category

Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males: The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, UrogenitalNot detected
Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, UrogenitalNot detected
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, QL, TMA, MalesNot detected
Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMANot detected

Alternative Name(s)

Trichomoniasis,CT/GC APTIMA®,Urine Trichomonas,CT/NG APTIMA®,CT/NG TMA,STI Male Urethritis Panel,Mycoplasma genitalium TMA,Hologic,inflamed urethra,NGU

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males
Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA
Male urine: Patient should not have urinated within one hour prior to collection

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males: The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, UrogenitalNot detected
Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, UrogenitalNot detected
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, QL, TMA, MalesNot detected
Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMANot detected

Alternative Name(s)

Trichomoniasis,CT/GC APTIMA®,Urine Trichomonas,CT/NG APTIMA®,CT/NG TMA,STI Male Urethritis Panel,Mycoplasma genitalium TMA,Hologic,inflamed urethra,NGU
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL urine collected in an Aptima® transport tube or
Urethral swab collected in an Aptima® transport tube

Collection Instructions

Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label.

Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.

Transport Container

Aptima transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 14 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Transport tube with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima swabs • Swab transport tubes with no swab • Swab submitted in non-Aptima transport containers • Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines • Urine submitted in non-Aptima transport container • Female urine • Patients less than 15 years of age

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL urine collected in an Aptima® transport tube or
Urethral swab collected in an Aptima® transport tube
Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label.

Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Aptima transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Transport tube with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima swabs • Swab transport tubes with no swab • Swab submitted in non-Aptima transport containers • Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines • Urine submitted in non-Aptima transport container • Female urine • Patients less than 15 years of age
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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