Effective March 12, 2025, Corewell Health Laboratories will update the STI testing process for patients under 14 years old. These tests will now be sent to Children’s of Wisconsin Laboratory, aligning with the current in-house testing methods for patients 14 years and older using the Alinity m multi collection tube. Previously, these tests were sent to Quest Diagnostics Laboratory using the Aptima® collection device. Please discontinue use of Aptima® collection devices on March 12, 2025.
Under the new orders, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea tests will reflex when necessary. Reflex tests are “Lab Only” orders and will be placed by Corewell Health Referrals Laboratory department if required based on the results.
The Orderable Tests are:
| LAB1231875 | Chlamydia Trachomatis DNA w/Confirmation (<14 years) | Cervical/Endocervical, Urine, Vaginal, Rectal, and Throat |
| LAB1231876 | Neisseria Gonorrhoeae DNA w/Confirmation (<14 years) | Cervical/Endocervical, Urine, Vaginal, Rectal, and Throat |
| LAB1231880 | Chlamydia/Gonorrhoeae DNA w/Confirmation (<14 years) | Cervical/Endocervical, Urine, Vaginal, Rectal, and Throat |
| LAB1231879 | Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA (<14 years) | Cervical/Endocervical, Urine, and Vaginal |
Alinity m Collection Kit for Urine or Swab (Corewell Health sites order ITM-1190747 in Workday or Independent sites please order via the Corewell Health Laboratory Supply Form.
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