VAGINITIS PATHOGENS: CANDIDA AND TRICHOMONAS, TMA (RNA DETECTION)

Test Code

lab1231401

Alias/See Also

Vaginisitis/ Vaginosis

CPT Codes
CV-87481. TV-87661

Includes

Candida species group 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 in the Aptima Multitest Swab collection vial after collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 to 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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