Bacterial Vaginitis Panel, DNA Probe

Test Code
LAB914


CPT Codes
87480, 87510, 87660

Includes
Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis


Preferred Specimen
Affirm collection kit


Instructions
Vaginal swab (One BD AFFIRM ATTS swab minimum) from the posterior fornix and the vaginal wall. Place swab immediately in the AFFIRM VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS).


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
DNA Probe



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.