Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Genital Lesion Panel
Test Code
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Clinical Significance
Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Genital Lesion Panel - This panel includes nucleic acid amplification testing for HSV-1, HSV-2, and Treponema pallidum in genital lesion swabs. Due to the overlapping clinical presentation of herpetic and syphilitic lesions, this panel can be used to aid in the identification of the most common etiological agents causing genital ulcer disease. A positive result is definitive diagnosis for the causative agent and a negative result may require additional testing.
Test Resources
Test Details
Treponema pallidum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
| HSV 1 | Not Detected |
| HSV 2 | Not Detected |
| T. pallidum DNA, QL Real Time PCR | Not Detected |
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 genital lesion swab collected in an Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Swab any visible lesions. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin. Immediately place the swab into the Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube (orange label) so that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.
Transport Container
Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 21 days
- Refrigerated: 28 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Swab submitted in viral transport media • Aptima® Unisex collection kit (white label)
Setup Schedule
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days