Test Directory

This test is intended for assessment of sexually transmitted infections only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. 

• Aptima Unisex Swab (White/Purple Label) Collection kit comes with 2 swabs. Use the white swab to remove mucous from the cervical os and discard. Use the blue swab to collect specimens from the cervix or male urethra.
• Urine collection must be first-catch collection into a sterile container.

• Urine: First-catch sample collected in sterile container and send to laboratory within 24 hours of collection or collect in sterile container and transfer to Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube within 24 hours of collection. The correct volume of urine is added to the tube when the fluid level is between the black lines on the tube label.
• Same specimen can be used for Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium testing.

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature or refrigerated. 

• Any specimen with leakage on the outside of the container will be rejected. Ensure the lid is tightly closed.
• Collection in an eSwab tube will be rejected.
• Any specimen collected in an outdated collection tube will be rejected.
• Large white swabs included in Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning and is unacceptable for testing. If present in the tube, the sample will be rejected.
• Specimens in swab transport media without a swab will be rejected.

Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Not Detected

• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, PCR
• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, TMA