Chlamydia/N. gonorrhoeae and T. vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Pap Vial
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Chlamydia/N. gonorrhoeae and T. vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Pap Vial - Diagnosis of the three most common sexually transmitted infections.
Test Resources
Test Details
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Pap Vial
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
| C. trachomatis RNA, TMA | Not detected |
| N. gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA | Not detected |
| T. vaginalis RNA, TMA | Not detected |
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL liquid cytology (PreservCyt®) preservative (ThinPrep®) in Aptima® transfer tube or
0.5 mL SurePath™ preservative fluid in Aptima® transfer tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL PreservCyt (ThinPrep) in Aptima transfer tube • 0.5 mL SurePath fluid in Aptima transfer tube
Collection Instructions
PreservCyt or SurePath material already processed for cytology or Pap are not acceptable.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt solution before performance of liquid-based cytology testing.
PreservCyt: Transfer 1 mL PreservCyt solution into Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
SurePath: SurePath fluid must be transferred to Aptima tube within 4 days of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL SurePath solution into Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Transport Container
Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- PreservCyt fluid in Aptima tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
SurePath fluid in Aptima tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
ThinPrep or SurePath material previously processed for cytology • ThinPrep with excess mucus • SurePath vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Acellular pap adequacy
Setup Schedule
0.5 mL SurePath™ preservative fluid in Aptima® transfer tube
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt solution before performance of liquid-based cytology testing.
PreservCyt: Transfer 1 mL PreservCyt solution into Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
SurePath: SurePath fluid must be transferred to Aptima tube within 4 days of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL SurePath solution into Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
SurePath fluid in Aptima tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable