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CT/NG

Stability

Vaginal swab specimens collected with the cobas® PCR Female Swab Sample Kit and male urine collected with the cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit may be stored at 2-30 °C for up to 12 months once the specimens have been stabilized in cobas® PCR Media. Neat male urine is stable at 2-30 °C for up to 24 hours.

Reference Ranges

Negative or Positive

Collection Instructions

Specific collection devices for female swabs and urine and male urine

Transport Container

Swab collection media tube

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Clinical Significance

The cobas® CT/NG Test is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and nucleic acid hybridization for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) DNA to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and gonococcal disease.

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal swab specimens collected with the cobas® PCR Female Swab Sample Kit and male urine collected with the cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit have been validated for use with the cobas® CT/NG Test. For collection of vaginal swabs and urine specimens, follow the respective instructions included with the cobas® PCR Female Swab Sample Kit and cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit.

Transport Temp

Refrigerated

Abbreviation

CTNG

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