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Test Name REF LAB SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Orderable CPT -
OVT 12300096118
Synonyms -
Result Test Name MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM RRNA TMA
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024434
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 69935-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE RNATMA UROGENITAL
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024436
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 43305-2
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS RNA QUALITATIVE TMA MALE
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386023569
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 46154-1
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name ASSAY DETAILS
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386023570
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 8266-9
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS RNA QUALITATIVE TMA MALE
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386023569
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 46154-1
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS RNATMA UROGENITAL
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024435
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 43304-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE RNATMA UROGENITAL
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024436
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 43305-2
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS RNATMA UROGENITAL
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024435
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 43304-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS RNATMA UROGENITAL
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024435
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 43304-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name ASSAY DETAILS
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386023570
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 8266-9
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM RRNA TMA
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024437
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 69935-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume .500
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM RRNA TMA
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024437
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 69935-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old
Result Test Name MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM RRNA TMA
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code 12386024434
Laboratory Test Name QUEST SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) MALE URETHRITIS PANEL
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC 69935-5
Collection Container Aptima Urine
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL urine collected in an Aptima? transport tube or Urethral swab collected in an Aptima? transport tube Collection Instructions Male urine: Direct patient to provide first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima? specimen transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine tube must fall within the clear pane on the tube label. Male urethral swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima? Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens package insert.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 2.000
Test Info Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs) Male Urethritis Panel - Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating itching or burning near the opening of the penis presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.
Shipping Instructions Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Transport tubes with 2 swabs Transport tubes with Non-Aptima? swabs Swab transport tubes with no swab Swab or urine submitted in Non-Aptima? transport tube Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines Raw urine Female urine; patients less than 15 years old