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Trichomonas vaginalis Culture [3960X]
Test Code7425
CPT Codes
87081
Preferred Specimen
Female: One pouch inoculated with one swab of vaginal fluid
Male: Prostatic fluid, urethral/penile discharge, or urine
Male: Prostatic fluid, urethral/penile discharge, or urine
Minimum Volume
1 drop of vaginal fluid • 1 drop of prostatic fluid, urethral/penile discharge
Instructions
Follow manufacturer's instructions using a swab or sterile transfer pipette to immediately inoculate an InPouch™ broth medium
Transport Container
Trichomonas culture medium in the InPouch™ container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Uninoculated specimens • Female urine specimens • Swabs in transport media (Amies gel, ESwabs, etc.)
Methodology
Culture • Microscopic Examination
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
No Trichomonas vaginalis detected
Clinical Significance
Trichomonas vaginalis is not part of the normal flora of the genital tract and is considered a pathogen when detected. Its identification is important for the control and treatment of trichomoniasis.
