Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) by PCR to HCMC, Genital/Vaginal - Safe Child Only


Sunquest Code:CTNGGV  
Epic Code:LAB8124Epic Name:CT/NG Genital Vaginal COC for Safe Child
Synonyms:Gonococcus
Methodology:Transcription mediated amplification technology.
Turnaround Time:Performed Sun-Fri; results are reported within 2-3 days.
Associated Links:

Hennepin Healthcare Lab Chain of Custody Form


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Female: endocervical swab, vaginal swab
Males: urethral swab
Optimal Volume:One swab (pink or blue shaft)
Container:Aptima Orange tube (Aptima Purple tube)
Collection Instructions:
 Specimen type:  Vagina (self collect OR clinician collect)
  Container/Tube: APTIMA Collection Vaginal Swab (self collect)
  Specimen Volume: Swab (pink shaft)
  Collection Instructions:
  1. Insert collection swab (pink shaft) into the vagina about 2 inches past the introitus and gently rotate for 10-30 seconds.
  2. Place swab into transport tube provided in the collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube. Discard the top portion of the swab shaft.
  3. Cap securely and label with appropriate patient information.
   
 Specimen type:  Urethra (Males Only)
  Container/Tube: APTIMA Collection Unisex Swab
  Specimen Volume: Swab (blue shaft)
  Collection Instructions:
  1. Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection.
  2. With a rotating movement, insert swab (blue shaft) 2 to 4 cm into urethra.
  3. Once inserted, rotate swab gently at least 1 rotation using sufficient pressure to ensure swab comes into contact with urethral surfaces. Allow swab to remain inserted 2-3 seconds.
  4. Place swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
  5. Cap securely and label with appropriate patient information.
Causes for Rejection:Transport tubes containing a large, white cleaning swab; Transport tubes without a swab, with more than 1 swab, or with a swab not included in kit.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:After collection, transport and store swab in the swab transport tube at 2°C to 30°C. Specimens must be assayed within 60 days of collection.
Shipping Instructions:Store and transport swab in the swab transport tube at 2°C to 30°C. Specimens should be sent in individual bags to limit the possibility of cross-contamination. Collecting Lab to send STAT directly to HCMC via courier. Chain of Custody Form should be signed at all touch points.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (Hennepin County Medical Center)
Referral Lab number:LAB0001342


Interpretive

Reference Range:Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR.
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR.


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