Order Code SCGCV Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see SCCGV / Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal.
Specimen Type: Vaginal
Supplies: Aptima Vaginal Swab Self-Collection Kit (T1001)
Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
2. Provide patient with the Aptima Vaginal Swab Self-Collection Kit or Aptima Multitest Swab and collection instructions.
3. Instruct patient to collect the specimen following the instructions provided and then return swab to the healthcare professional once complete.
4. Once patient returns the specimen, ensure the tube is securely capped, and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.
5. Maintain swab container at 2 to 30° C (refrigerate temperature is preferred) and transport within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70° C for up to 12 months.
Useful For
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting
This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see SCCGV / Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal.
Transcription Mediated Amplification
Reporting Name
N gonor, RNA, SelfCollect, VaginaSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | APTIMA VIAL | |
Ambient | APTIMA VIAL | ||
Frozen | APTIMA VIAL |
Reject Due To
Transport tubes containing a cleaning swab or more than 1 swab | Reject |
No swab present in Aptima vial | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see SCCGV / Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal.
Negative
Method Description
The HOLOGIC Aptima Combo 2 Assay combines the technologies of target capture, transcription-mediated amplification, and dual kinetic assay. The detection of the ribosomal RNA amplification product sequences (amplicon) is achieved using nucleic acid hybridization. Single-stranded chemiluminescent DNA probes are labeled and combine with amplicon to form stable RNA:DNA hybrids. Light emitted from the labeled RNA:DNA hybrids is measured as photon signals in a luminometer.(Package insert: Aptima Combo 2 Assay, AW-25929-001. Hologic, Inc; Rev 002, 06/2023)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
87591