Chlamydia and Gonorrhoeae TestingUniPath offers Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) testing directly from the SurePath® or ThinPrep® liquid-based Pap test. We use Digene’s Hybrid Capture II (HCII) to detect the presence of these organisms. Sensitivity and specificity compare favorably with Gen-Probe®, the other common method of CT/NG testing. In addition, testing from the liquid-based Pap test vial gives several other advantages for you and for the patient. Easier specimen collection: With Gen-Probe®, the patient must not urinate for 1 hour prior to taking the sample. A patient with a CT or NG infection will often be urinating very frequently, making the Gen-Probe® less accurate. With HCII, the test is run from the Pap test vial, so you don’t have to take a second sample or risk decreased accuracy. Easier specimen transport: Gen-Probe® requires the specimen to be kept at between 2 and 25ºC, the Digene test is done from the SurePath® or ThinPrep® vial. The vial can be kept at room temperature. Easier specimen storage: A Gen-Probe® collected specimen is good for 7 days at the recommended temperature of 2 to 25ºC. The SurePath® and ThinPrep® vials can be tested for 21 days after the specimen is collected. Faster results: UniPath will deliver the CT/NG test result about 1-2 days after the Pap result. Gen-Probe® results take 2-4 days, and longer if the result is positive and needs to be confirmed. Facts about Chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhoeae (NG):
How to contact UniPathIf you have any questions, or if you would like to request additional information on Chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhoeae (NG) testing and patient management, please contact your Sales Representative, our Reference Pathology Department at 303-512-2248, or UniPath’s Client Services Department at 303-512-2250. |