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Bacterial Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel [14577X]
Test Code14577
CPT Codes
87480, 87510, 87660
Includes
Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal swab, submitted in AFFIRM™ VPIII ATTS
Minimum Volume
One BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab
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
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen >72 hours old • Swabs received in transport systems other than AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS) • Received frozen
Methodology
DNA Probe
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day
Limitations
Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity. Specimens should not be collected from a patient who has used any vaginal product in the previous 72 hours, e.g., cream, gel, spermicide, or douching.
Reference Range
Trichomonas vaginalis | Not detected |
Gardnerella vaginalis | Not detected |
Candida species | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
G. vaginalis is associated (in concert with other organisms) with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas and candida species are known agents of vaginitis.