Journal article
Evaluation of a New APTIMA Specimen Collection and Transportation Kit for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus E6/E7 Messenger RNA in Cervical and Vaginal Samples
Abstract
BACKGROUND: An APTIMA specimen collection and transportation (SCT) kit was developed by Hologic/Gen-Probe.
OBJECTIVES: To compare cervical SCT samples to PreservCyt and SurePath samples and self-collected vaginal samples to physician-collected vaginal and cervical SCT samples. To determine ease and comfort of self-collection with the kit.
Authors
Chernesky M; Jang D; Gilchrist J; Elit L; Lytwyn A; Smieja M; Dockter J; Getman D; Reid J; Hill C
Journal
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 365–368
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
June 2014
DOI
10.1097/olq.0000000000000125
ISSN
0148-5717