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Can be used to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in SurePath specimens.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
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Sun-Sat
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1-3 days
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Collect: Cervical brush in SurePath liquid-based Pap test Media. 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: Vortex SurePath media and transfer a 1 mL aliquot to APTIMA Combo 2 transport media (ARUP supply #42711) within 24 hours of collection. Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. To reduce the potential for contamination SurePath specimens should be poured off, using sterile technique, into the APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube prior to Cytology Testing.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source is required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): SurePath Media: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week
APTIMA Media: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
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