Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel, Expanded
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel, Expanded - 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 and Ureaplasma spp. A panel will help the clinician's ability to precisely identify the cause of these symptoms.
Test Resources
Test Details
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males
Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA
SureSwab®, Ureaplasma species, Real-Time PCR
Methodology
SureSwab®, Ureaplasma species, Real-Time PCR: This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| C. trachomatis, RNA, TMA, Urogenital | Not Detected |
| N. gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital | Not Detected |
| T. vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males | Not Detected |
| Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA | Not Detected |
| SureSwab®, Ureaplasma species, Real-Time PCR | |
| U. parvum DNA | Not Detected |
| U. urealyticum DNA | Not Detected |
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 urethral swab collected in an Aptima® Transport Tube or
2 mL male urine collected in an Aptima® Transport Tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL urine
Collection Instructions
Urethral swabs: Follow instructions in the Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label).
Male urine: Direct patient to provide a 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 the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label.
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
2 mL male urine collected in an Aptima® Transport Tube
Male urine: Direct patient to provide a 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 the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label.
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days