STI Panel (Swab)
STI SWAB PCR
Testing Information
Sample Type
Genital Swab
Test Codes
740480
CPT Code
87491, 87591, 87661, 87563
Testing Area
Molecular Diagnostics
Test Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Panel Contents
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium
Reference Range
Not Detected (all targets within panel)
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24-48 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one E-Swab Liquid Amies Vial (Acceptable brands: Copan, Puritan, and Dasky).
Minimum volume: 1 mL.
Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient, specimens that leaked during transit/biohazardous contamination risk, specimens received without swab, specimens with integrity failures when analyzed, specimens not labeled with two patient identifiers, mislabeled specimens with incorrect patient information and/or inaccurate collection date/time, specimens received at the laboratory outside of the listed stability window, specimens submitted using expired media/collection devices, specimens submitted using incorrect collection devices
Specimen Validity and Retention
E-Swab Stability:
Room Temperature (20-25°C): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 hours
Frozen (-20°): 72 hours
Specimens retained for 3 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport specimen at room temperature (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C). Refrigerated transport is preferred.
Clinical Utility
The Sexually Transmitted Infection Panel is used to screen for organisms that are the common etiology of sexually transmitted diseases. Infectious disease testing to assist with diagnosis.
