Test Code 4009603791 Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Trichomonas vaginalis PCR

Important Note

Effective date June 1, 2023. NEW COLLECTION/TRANSPORT TUBES REQUIRED.

Note: After June 15, 2023, Urine in cup or obsolete UVE tube and Vaginal swab in UVE tube will not be accepted.

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Container: Specific to specimen; see below (see "Resources" links to left for pictures of container)

Specimen Types: Vagina or Cervix/Endocervix (swab) or First void urine

Container/Tube: Swab: BD Molecular Collection Swab: Urine: BD Molecular Urine Buffer Tube

Minimum Volume: Urine: 2 ml

Additional Instructions: Transfer urine to tube immediately

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability:

In collection tube: 21 days at 2-30 C°

Multiplex PCR

Negative for all targets

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT:

TAT:

< 48 hrs

CTGCTV PCR

87491, 87591, 87661