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Test Code Chlamydia-GC-T vag Panel CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEA/TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS

Aliasis

CT/GC/TV2

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Urine: first void collection into a sterile container

Vaginal: use BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit

Collection Method

Urine and vaginal collection

Minimum Volume

Urine: 5.0 mL

Container

Sterile Urine Container


BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit

Preferred Specimen

Urine or Vaginal

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Sterile Urine Container
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit

Reference or Target Ranges

Chlamydia trachomatis (CT): Negative
Neisseria gonorrhoea (CG): Negative
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV): Negative

Reportable Units

Positive / Negative

Critical Value

Chlamydia trachomatic (CT): Positive
Neisseria gonorrhoea (GC): Positive

Reasons for Rejection

QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Urine:
Ambient/Refrigerated: transferred to BD Molecular Urine Sample Buffer tube 21 days

Vaginal:
Ambient/Refrigerated: BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer tube 21 days

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed: Daily between 0700-1500
Expected Turn-around Time: 24-hours

Additional Information / Important Notes

Lubricants or other products containing substances such as carbomers, can increase the non-reportable rate obtained with BD CTGCTV2 assay.

Methodology/Method Description

BD MAX PCR