1. Aptima Unisex Collector: use for endocervical and urethral specimens. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below. Note: urethral specimens are not an FDA approved specimen type for this test.
2. Aptima Multitest Collector: use for vaginal, rectal, or throat specimens. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below.
3. Urine Specimens: A first void specimen of 20-50 mL, not midstream should be collected in a sterile container. No cleansing wipes should be used. For best stabilty and to reduce issues of leaking, the urine can be transferred into a XPERT Urine Collection tube. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below.

Refrigerated (2-8ºC) or Ambient (20-25ºC)

1. The performance of the CT, NG, or TV molecular assays have not been evaluated in patients less than 14 years of age.
2. Only a first void urine specimen should be submitted.
3. Aptima Unisex Collection Kit: The swab with the white shaft is for removing mucus from the cervical area only and the swab with the blue shaft is for specimen collection and testing. A collector tube with the white shaft will be rejected.
4. Always use the swab(s) that come with the kit. A collector tube with other swabs will be rejected.
5. Throat and rectal specimens are not tested for trichomonas.

1. Aptima Unisex Collector: 2-30ºC 60 days (Frozen -20 to - 70ºC 12 months)
2. Aptima Multitest Collector: 2-30ºC 60 days (Frozen -20 to -70ºC 12 months)
3. Urine specimen:
   a) in sterile cup: 24 hours at ambient (20-25ºC), 8 days refrigerated (2-8ºC)
   b) XPERT urine collection kit: 3 days ambient (20-25ºC), 45 days refrigerated (2-8ºC)

1. Collectors other than the ones noted above or with swabs other than specified with the collection kits.
2. Aptima collectors submitted with the swab with the white shaft.