5 mL first-catch urine collected in sterile container. GeneXpert swab collected from vaginal/endocervical source in GeneXpert swab transport reagent tube.
Minimum Volume:
Urine minimum volume is 1.0 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, mislabeled, or unlabeled. Eswabs are not acceptable.
Storage:
Transport at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
DNA PCR technique specific for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Special Instructions:
Test is FDAapproved for genital and urine specimens only. This method is not acceptable for forensic cases (e.g. rape or child abuse). Grossly blood specimens may affect result. Obtain cervical/vaginal collection kits from CCL or Viro. Urine must be firstvoid, not midstream; >50.0 mL will decrease sensitivity of the test.
5 mL first-catch urine collected in sterile container. GeneXpert swab collected from vaginal/endocervical source in GeneXpert swab transport reagent tube.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, mislabeled, or unlabeled. Eswabs are not acceptable.
Storage:
Transport at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
DNA PCR technique specific for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Special Instructions:
Test is FDAapproved for genital and urine specimens only. This method is not acceptable for forensic cases (e.g. rape or child abuse). Grossly blood specimens may affect result. Obtain cervical/vaginal collection kits from CCL or Viro. Urine must be firstvoid, not midstream; >50.0 mL will decrease sensitivity of the test.
