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VAGINITIS PATHOGENS: BACTERIAL, CANDIDA, AND TV TMA
Test CodeLAB1231402
Alias/See Also
Vaginits/ Vaginosis
CPT Codes
BV-81513, CV-87481/ TV-87661
Includes
This assay detects bacterai associated with bacterial vaginosis including: Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L. jensenii), garderella vaginalis,a nd Atopobium vaginae.
Candida species goups includes: C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and C. dubliniensis. Detects C. glabrata and Trichomonas
Candida species goups includes: C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and C. dubliniensis. Detects C. glabrata and Trichomonas
Preferred Specimen
Aptima Multitest Swab Collection vial (orange Aptima vial)>
Minimum Volume
2.7 mL
Instructions
Swab samples should be immediately placed by the Aptim Multitest Swab collection vial 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