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SureSwab(TM) BV,QN,PCR
Test Code16898X
CPT Codes
PROF
Includes
Lactobacillus spp., Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera spp. and Gardnerella vaginalis
Preferred Specimen
Aptima(R) Vaginal Collection Kit (Orange label)
(preferred)
Acceptable Specimen:
APTIMA(R) Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
****Must be a vaginal collection and must be labeled
as such on the specimen collection container****
INSTRUCTION:
Follow the instructions provided in the Aptima(R)
Vaginal Swab Collection Kit. Remove the swab from
the packaging and insert the swab into the vagina about
two inches inside the opening. Gently rotate for 10 to
30 seconds, making sure that the swab touches the wall
of the vagina so that moisture is absorbed by the swab.
Withdraw the swab without touching the skin.
Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so
that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label
Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against
the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the
swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.
(preferred)
Acceptable Specimen:
APTIMA(R) Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
****Must be a vaginal collection and must be labeled
as such on the specimen collection container****
INSTRUCTION:
Follow the instructions provided in the Aptima(R)
Vaginal Swab Collection Kit. Remove the swab from
the packaging and insert the swab into the vagina about
two inches inside the opening. Gently rotate for 10 to
30 seconds, making sure that the swab touches the wall
of the vagina so that moisture is absorbed by the swab.
Withdraw the swab without touching the skin.
Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so
that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label
Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against
the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the
swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples from leaking, uncapped or broken containers;
2 swabs in Aptima vial;Non Aptima Swab Collection Kit
Male specimen collections
2 swabs in Aptima vial;Non Aptima Swab Collection Kit
Male specimen collections
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat morning; Report available: 1-2 days
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Concentrations of Lactobacilli are collectively reported under the term "Lactobacillus spp.", as these species are among the peroxide producing Lactobacilli thought to be protective against bacterial vaginosis. In the absence of peroxide producing Lactobacilli, Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera spp., and Gardnerella (>6.0 log (cells/ mL)) have been associated with vaginosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Chantilly
