INTENDED USES AND LIMITATIONS FOR CLINICAL USE AND MANAGEMENT
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To view the product insert for all of the test data, click on the title of the test, or refer to the *respective statement.
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Only minimal ThinPrep® approved lubricants should be used during collection. The clinician must determine the use and relevance of the results of these tests when ordering outside of these parameters.
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Aptima® HPV Assay
The Aptima HPV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of E6/E7 viral messenger RNA (mRNA) from 14 high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical specimens. The high-risk HPV types detected by the assay include: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68. The Aptima HPV assay does not discriminate between the 14 high-risk types. Cervical specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution and collected with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices* may be tested with the Aptima HPV assay. The assay is used with the Tigris DTS System or the Panther System.
The use of the test is indicated:
1. To screen women 21 years and older with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) cervical cytology results to determine the need for referral to colposcopy. The results of this test are not intended to prevent women from proceeding to colposcopy
2. In women 30 years and older, the Aptima HPV assay can be used with cervical cytology to adjunctively screen to assess the presence or absence of high-risk HPV types. This information, together with the physician’s assessment of cytology history, other risk factors, and professional guidelines, may be used to guide patient management.
* Broom-type device (e.g., Wallach Pipette) or endocervical brush/spatula
WARNING:
· This assay is not intended for use as a screening device for women under age 30 with normal cervical cytology.
· The Aptima HPV assay is not intended to substitute for regular cervical cytology screening.
· Detection of HPV using the Aptima HPV assay does not differentiate HPV types and cannot evaluate persistence of any one type.
· The use of this assay has not been evaluated for the management of HPV vaccinated women, women with prior ablative or excisional therapy, hysterectomy, who are pregnant, or who have other risk factors (e.g., HIV+, immunocompromised, history of sexually transmitted infection).
· The Aptima HPV assay is designed to enhance existing methods for the detection of cervical disease and should be used in conjunction with clinical information derived from other diagnostic and screening tests, physical examinations, and full medical history in accordance with appropriate patient management procedures.
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Aptima® HPV 16 18/45 Genotype Assay
The Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of E6/E7 viral messenger RNA (mRNA) of human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16, 18, and 45 in cervical specimens from women with Aptima HPV assay positive results. The Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay can differentiate HPV 16 from HPV 18 and/or HPV 45, but does not differentiate between HPV 18 and HPV 45.
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Aptima® Combo 2 Assay for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
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 urogenital 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 specimens1 , and female and male urine specimens.
1 Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The vaginal and multitest swab specimen collection kits are not for home use.
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Aptima® Trichomonas vaginalis Assay
The Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis Assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Trichomonas vaginalis to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis using the Panther System.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic or asymptomatic women: clinician-collected endocervical swabs, clinician-collected vaginal swabs, and specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution.
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Aptima® Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 & 2 Assay
The Aptima® Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 & 2 assay (Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay) is an in vitro diagnostic nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), using real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), for the qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) messenger RNA (mRNA) in clinician-collected swab specimens from anogenital skin lesions. The assay is intended for use with swab specimens placed in Aptima specimen transport medium (STM) or in viral transport media (VTM) that is immediately diluted into STM.
The Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 infections in symptomatic male and female patients. The Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay is indicated for use on the Panther® system.
WARNING:
The Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay is not FDA-cleared for use with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or for prenatal screening.
-Use of these assays outside of the intended uses or approved specimens should be considered investigational or for research and the clinician must determine the relevance.
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Aptima® BV Assay
The Aptima® BV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) for detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L. jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae. The assay reports a qualitative result for BV and does not report results for individual organisms. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV on the automated Panther® system using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
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Aptima® CV/TV Assay
The Aptima® CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms: • Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) • Candida glabrata • Trichomonas vaginalis The assay differentiates between Candida glabrata and the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting the RNA component of RNAse P ribonucleoprotein; the assay does not differentiate among C spp. For Trichomonas vaginalis, the assay targets ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and differentiates the result from results for Candida glabrata and C spp. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on the automated Panther® system using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis or vulvovaginitis.
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Aptima® Mycoplasma Genitalium Assay
The Aptima® Mycoplasma genitalium assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Mycoplasma genitalium on the fully automated Panther system. It is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of M. genitalium urogenital infections in male and female patients. The assay may be used to test: clinician-collected and self-collected vaginal swab specimens, clinician-collected endocervical swab specimens, clinician-collected cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt™ solution, self-collected first-catch male and female urine specimens, clinician-collected male urethral swab specimens, and self-collected penile meatal swab specimens.
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