Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males
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Clinical Significance
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Males - The Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative Transcription- Mediated Amplification, Males assay is a nucleic acid amplification test that uses TMA for detection of T. vaginalis RNA in male urethral swabs or urine. It is used in the screening and diagnosis of trichomoniasis [1].
Trichomoniasis is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, with an estimated 1.1 million new cases each year [2]. It is curable. About 70% of people infected with T. vaginalis are asymptomatic, though symptoms may show up after ...
Test Details
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 male urethral swab in Aptima® Transport Tube or
2 mL male urine in Aptima® Transport Tube
Alternative Specimen(s)
Urine (no preservatives): 2 mL of urine, specimen must be transferred into the Aptima® Urine Transport Medium within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed
Minimum Volume
1 male urethral swab in Aptima® Transport • 2 mL random urine (male) in Aptima® Transport
Collection Instructions
For a complete list of limitations we recommend you review the manufacturers package insert: https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-products/aptima-trichomonas-vaginalis-assay
Urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
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 of the tube label.
Transport Container
APTIMA® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Urine
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 6 months
- Swab
- Room temperature: 60 days
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Swab transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swab submitted in viral transport media • Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the fill lines • Female specimens
Setup Schedule
2 mL male urine in Aptima® Transport Tube
Urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
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 of the tube label.
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Swab
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 6 months