TABLE 2.
Types of Specimens Accepted for CT NAAT (2013, n = 130; 2015, n = 135)*
| Specimen | 2013, n (%) | 2015, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | 126 (96.9) | 129 (95.6) |
| Endocervical swab | 121 (93.1) | 122 (90.4) |
| Vaginal swab | 89 (68.5) | 89 (65.9) |
| Male urethral swab | 93 (71.5) | 74 (54.8) |
| Rectal swab | 22 (16.9) | 27 (20.0) |
| Throat swab | 19 (14.6) | 20 (14.8) |
| Ocular/conjunctival swab | 14 (10.8) | 15 (11.1) |
| Endocervical specimen in PAP media | 44 (33.8) | 51 (37.8) |
| Serum | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.7) |
| Other | 4 (3.1) | 5 (3.7) |
*Laboratories conducting CT NAAT in-house.