Vaginosis/Vaginitis Multiplex RT-PCR Assay

Message

This test cannot be run on patients who are under the age of 14. This test is only approved for ages 14 and older.

Test Code

BacVag RT-PCR

Includes

Assay Detects: Bacterial vaginosus, Candida group, Candida glabrata-krusei, Trichomonas vaginalis

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal swab collected in Xpert Swab Collection kit (Pink cap Transport Reagent Tube)

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Transport Container

Xpert Collection Kit (Pink cap Transport Reagent Tube)

Transport Temperature

Ambient / Room temperature

Specimen Stability

The Xpert swab for up to one week at 2° to 28° C

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

Source as rectal/anal
Any collection devices other than the Xpert Swab collection devices
Xpert Swab devices submitted without collection swab
Frozen
Specimens collected on a patient who is under the age of 14

Methodology
An automated in-vitro diagnostic test for the detection and differentiation of DNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosus, yeast associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, Candida group, Candida glabrata-krusei, and Trichomonas vaginalis by real-time PCR. This test is performed on the Cepheid GeneXpert Instrument System.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Turnaround time is 4 hours

Reference Range

Bacterial vaginosus, Candida group, Candida glabrata-krusei, Trichomonas vaginalis: Not Detected

Clinical Significance

This test is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginal infections in women with presentation of bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis or trichomonas.

Performing Laboratory
Wyoming Medical Center

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.