Test Details
Mnemonic
NSGON
Ordering Code
3400417
CPT-4 Code(s)
87591
Specimen Information
Collect
Rectal swab
Specimen Preparation
Use the APTIMA® Combo 2 Collection Kit. Insert the swab approximately 3 – 5 cm into the
rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab carefully. Swabs
that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated.
Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the
transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen
transport tube tightly, label and send room temperature.
rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab carefully. Swabs
that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated.
Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the
transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen
transport tube tightly, label and send room temperature.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs, transport tubes with non-APTIMA® swabs, broken containers, swab in M4 transport media, swabs submitted in Viral Culture Media (VCM).
Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest Infectious Disease