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SureSwab® Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV)/Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), TMA : 10029
Test CodeCVTV or 10029
CPT Codes
87481x2, 87661
Includes
1. Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) 2. Candida glabrata 3. Trichomonas vaginalis
Transport Container
Vaginal swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label).
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Swabs in Aptima® Transport:
Room temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 60 days
Room temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 60 days
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
NOT DETECTED
Clinical Significance
This test is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms: 1. Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) 2. Candida glabrata 3. Trichomonas vaginalis. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis or vulvovaginitis.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion