RRPL Compendium of Tests

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (NAAT)

Section:

Molecular Diagnostics

Test:

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (NAAT)

Specimen	Collection Procedure
STI and Genital	See "STI and Genital Specimen Collection Guidance" for detailed instructions. STI and Genital Specimen Collection Guidance Urine: Use Aptima® Urine Specimen Collection Kit for male and female urine specimens. First catch urine must be transferred to Aptima® urine transport medium. Vaginal/Rectal/Throat/Eye: Use Aptima® Multitest Swab Collection Kit. Endocervical/Urethral: Use Aptima® Unisex Swab Collection Kit.

Specimen

Collection Procedure

STI and Genital

See "STI and Genital Specimen Collection Guidance" for detailed instructions.
 STI and Genital Specimen Collection Guidance 

Urine:  Use Aptima® Urine Specimen Collection Kit for male and female urine specimens.
First catch urine must be transferred to Aptima® urine transport medium.

Vaginal/Rectal/Throat/Eye:  Use Aptima® Multitest Swab Collection Kit.

Endocervical/Urethral:  Use Aptima® Unisex Swab Collection Kit.

Requisition:

Microbiology Doc 1400-55 RRPL 001R V11

Special Handling Instructions:

NOTE:  Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) are performed simultaneously on all specimens.

NOTE:  Gonorrhoeae culture is available from routine microbiology laboratories, but has different specimen collection requirements: collect swab in Amie's media.

NOTE:  Chlamydia culture is not available.

NOTE:  Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) NAAT testing can be performed on the same Aptima® Multitest or Unisex swab submitted for CT/GC NAAT.

Shipping:

Specimens in Aptima® transport tubes can be stored and shipped between 2 - 30°C. Packaging and shipping must be in accordance with Transport Canada Regulations.

Reference Values:

Not Detected, Indeterminate or Positive

All positive results are reported to the local Medical Health Officer.

All Rectal specimens positive for Chlamydia trachomatis will undergo testing for LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum) strains.

Turn Around Time:

2 days

Last Modified Date:

4/12/2023 3:16:50 PM

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