O3-S3.01 Comparison of a new APTIMA specimen collection and transportation kit to L-Pap for detection of C trachomatis, N gonorrhoeae and T vaginalis in cervical and vaginal specimens

Background Control of sexually transmitted infections in women has focused on screening using cervical, vaginal or urine samples. The objective was to compare a new specimen collection and transportation (SCT) kit to PreservCyt (PC) and SurePath (SP) liquid-based Pap (L-Pap) for cervical sampling and self- and physician-collected vaginal samples. Methods Women (n=562) attending a gynaecology clinic (GYC) (n=435) or a youth health clinic …