VAGINITIS PATHOGENS: BACTERIAL, TMA (RNA DETECTION)

Test Code

LAB1231400

Alias/See Also

Vaginitis/ Vaginosis

CPT Codes
81513

Includes

This assay detects bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis including: Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispaturs, and L. jensenii), Garderella faginalis, and Atopobium vaginae.

Preferred Specimen

Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Vial (orange Aptima vial)

Minimum Volume

2.7 mL

Instructions

Swab samples should be immediately placed in the Aptima Multitest Swab collection vilal after collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2-30°C for 30 days once swab is placed into solution.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Any other collection device such as eSwab, culturette swab, UTM, UVE, or calcium alginate swabs.

Methodology
Hologic Panther TMA

Setup Schedule

Monday-Wednesday-Friday

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center

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