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Use to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Preferred test is one of the combined nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) [ie, Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) (0060241)].
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Qualitative Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
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Sun-Sat
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1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Endocervical, pharyngeal, rectal, or vaginal swab, first catch urine, or male urethral swabs . Collect in APTIMA Combo 2 Assay transport media (ARUP supply: Swabs #28907, Urine #28908). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Refer to Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD under Specimen Handling at www.aruplab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer swab or urine to APTIMA Combo 2 Assay transport media. (Min: 2 mL urine)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source is required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Large white swab is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimen in swab transport media without a swab.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Unpreserved Urine: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable. APTIMA Transport Media: Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 12 months Urine: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month;
Frozen:12 months
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