Stability of Spiked <i>Chlamydia Trachomatis</i> and <i>Neisseria Gonorrhea</i> in Urine and Swab Specimens After Prolonged Storage at Room and Freezer Temperatures Using Aptima Combo-2 Test.

ABSTRACT: We evaluated whether prolonged storage at room and freezer temperatures affects detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/GC) using Aptima Combo-2 assay for research studies. Three hundred specimens were spiked with CT/GC; half were stored at room temperature and half at -80°C. All specimens remained CT/GC positive for 36 months.

SUBMITTER: Stankiewicz Karita HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282393 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature