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SureSwab® Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV), TMA : 10121
Test CodeCV or 10121
CPT Codes
87481x2
Includes
1. Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) 2. Candida glabrata
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. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis 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