Hologic Aptima Combo 2®

The Aptima Combo 2® assay is a target amplification nucleic acid probe test that utilizes target capture for the in vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and/or gonococcal disease using the Panther® system as specified. On the Panther system, the assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals: clinician-collected endocervical, PreservCyt® Solution liquid Pap specimens, vaginal, throat, rectal, and male urethral swab specimens; patient-collected vaginal swab specimens, and female and male urine specimens. Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit has not been evaluated for home use