Collection Instructions
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Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Swab specimen must be collected using an Aptima Collection Unisex Swab or Aptima Collection Multitest Swab. These swabs are contained in the Aptima Collection Kit.
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Endocervix
Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Unisex Swab
Specimen Volume: One swab
Collection Instructions:
. Use cleaning swab (white shaft) to remove excess mucus from endocervix and discard.
2. Insert second swab (blue shaft) 1 to 1.5 cm into endocervical canal, and rotate swab gently for 30 seconds. Avoid touching vaginal wall when removing swab.
3. Place second swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
4. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection.
5. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days.
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Vaginal, Genital
Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Multitest Swab
Specimen Volume: One swab
Collection Instructions
1. Insert swab (pink shaft) about 5 cm past introitus and rotate gently for 30 seconds.
2. Place swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
3. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection.
4. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days.
Specimen Type: Swab, Aptima Male/Female Collection
Sources: Urethra (Male patients only)
Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Unisex Swab
Specimen Volume: One swab
Collection Instructions
Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to collection.
2. With a rotating movement, insert swab (blue shaft) 2 to 4 cm into urethra.
3. Once inserted, rotate swab gently at least 1 full rotation using sufficient pressure to ensure swab comes into contact with all urethral surfaces. Allow swab to remain inserted for 2 to 3 seconds.
4. Place swab in transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
5. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection.
6. Transport and store swab container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 60 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C for an additional 90 days.
Specimen Type: Urine (Male and female patients) and post-prostate massage urine(VBIII)
Sources: Urine
Container/Tube: Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube
Specimen Volume: 15 to 20 mL( 2mL min)
Collection Instructions
. Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection.
2. Patient should collect first portion of random voided urine (first part of stream) into a sterile, plastic, preservative-free container.
3. Transfer 2 mL of urine into the Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube using the disposable pipette provided within 24 hours of collection. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the urine transport tube. Place the labels on the transport tube so the black fill lines are still visible for volume confirmation at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
4. Transport and store urine or post-prostatic massage urine (VBIII) specimen transport container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 30 days of collection. If longer storage is needed for urine specimens other than VBIII, freeze at -20 to -70 degrees C an additional 90 days. VBII cannot be sent frozen.
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Peritoneal fluid(pelvic wash or cul-de-sac fluid)
Container/Tube: Aptima Specimen Transport Tube
Specimen volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
. After collection, peritoneal fluid can be stored at 2 to 30 degrees C for up to 24 hours.
2. Transfer specimen into the Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube within 24 hours of collection.
3. Cap tube securely and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.
4. Transport and store specimen container at 2 to 30 degrees C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 30 days of collection. Specimen cannot be sent frozen.
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Result Interpretation
Reference Range: Negative
A positive result indicates the presence of nucleic acid from Mycoplasma genitalium.
A negative result indicates that nucleic acid from M genitalium was not detected in the specimen.
The predictive value of an assay depends on the prevalence of the disease in any particular population. In settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, positive assay results have a high likelihood of being truly positive. In settings with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, or in any setting in which a patient's clinical signs and symptoms or risk factors are inconsistent with urogenital infection, positive results should be carefully assessed, and if appropriate, the patient retested by other methods.
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