Transcription mediated amplification (TMA) or
real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Reference Range(s)
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Aptima combo ii transport tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL urine within Aptima Transport Tube
Sample Stability
Fresh urine: 24 hours room temperature prior
to transfer.
Urine in aptima transport tube:
1 month room temperature 1 month refrigerated
Urine in Roche COBAS urine collection system:
12 months room temperature 12 months refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Collection Instructions
First 20-30 mL voided urine. The patient must not have
urinated for the last 1 hour. Transfer 2 mL urine to
hologic aptima or Roche COBAS urine collection tube
within 24 hours of collection. Room temperature. Male
or female samples accepted.