Test may be ordered as one of the following specimen types:
“CLINICIAN-COLLECTED ANORECTAL SWAB”
“SELF-COLLECTED ANORECTAL SWAB”
Note: CT/NG testing on self-collected anorectal swabs is not approved by the FDA. This method is considered a laboratory developed test and its performance has been validated by the UCDH Molecular Laboratory. A detailed statement regarding this test’s status as a laboratory developed test will be appended to each result.
Testhasnotbeenvalidatedforpatientsundertheageof14years.Medicaldirectorapprovalrequiredforthispatientdemographic. Results may be delayed.
Performed
Monday-Friday, variable weekends
Methodology
Roche Cobas 6800
Reported
Within 3 days
Synonyms
GC/Chlamydia
CTGC
CTNG
Collect
Anorectal Swabs may be collected using:
Cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit
Cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit (use woven swab only, do not use the flocked swab)
ANORECTAL COLLECTION (clinician collection or self collection) NOTE: Can be collected using Dual or Uni Swab Sample Kit
Collect: Hold the WOVEN swab (Swab A) with the scoreline above your hand and insert the swab about 3 to 5 cm (1-2 inches) into the anal canal. Gently turn the swab in the clockwise direction for about 5-10 seconds while running the swab against the walls of the rectum. If the swab is grossly contaminated with feces, discard and repeat the collection. Withdraw the swab carefully. Do NOT let the swab touch any surface before placing it into the collection tube.
Align: Remove the cap form the Cobas PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab is aligned with the tube rim. The tip of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft.
Break: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
Close: Tightly re-cap the Cobas PCR Media Tube. Discard the top portion of the swab.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store and transport at 2-30 oC
Unacceptable Conditions
Primary swab specimen tubes with no swabs, multiple swabs, or improper swabs (e.g., flocked swab, wood shaft swabs, etc.)
Thinprep vials
Any other swab collection media (e.g. Aptima, BD eSwab, UTM/VTM, etc.)
Stability (from collection to initiation)
2-30 0C for up to 12 months
Remarks
Do NOT prewet the collection swab in the Cobas PCR media before collection.
Test may be ordered as one of the following specimen types:
“CLINICIAN-COLLECTED ANORECTAL SWAB”
“SELF-COLLECTED ANORECTAL SWAB”
Note: CT/NG testing on self-collected anorectal swabs is not approved by the FDA. This method is considered a laboratory developed test and its performance has been validated by the UCDH Molecular Laboratory. A detailed statement regarding this test’s status as a laboratory developed test will be appended to each result.
Testhasnotbeenvalidatedforpatientsundertheageof14years.Medicaldirectorapprovalrequiredforthispatientdemographic. Results may be delayed.
Performed
Monday-Friday, variable weekends
Methodology
Roche Cobas 6800
Reported
Within 3 days
Synonyms
GC/Chlamydia
CTGC
CTNG
Collection
Collect
Anorectal Swabs may be collected using:
Cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit
Cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit (use woven swab only, do not use the flocked swab)
ANORECTAL COLLECTION (clinician collection or self collection) NOTE: Can be collected using Dual or Uni Swab Sample Kit
Collect: Hold the WOVEN swab (Swab A) with the scoreline above your hand and insert the swab about 3 to 5 cm (1-2 inches) into the anal canal. Gently turn the swab in the clockwise direction for about 5-10 seconds while running the swab against the walls of the rectum. If the swab is grossly contaminated with feces, discard and repeat the collection. Withdraw the swab carefully. Do NOT let the swab touch any surface before placing it into the collection tube.
Align: Remove the cap form the Cobas PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab is aligned with the tube rim. The tip of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft.
Break: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline.
Close: Tightly re-cap the Cobas PCR Media Tube. Discard the top portion of the swab.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store and transport at 2-30 oC
Unacceptable Conditions
Primary swab specimen tubes with no swabs, multiple swabs, or improper swabs (e.g., flocked swab, wood shaft swabs, etc.)
Thinprep vials
Any other swab collection media (e.g. Aptima, BD eSwab, UTM/VTM, etc.)
Stability (from collection to initiation)
2-30 0C for up to 12 months
Remarks
Do NOT prewet the collection swab in the Cobas PCR media before collection.
