VAGINITIS DNA PROBE PANEL

Message

Sample MUST be submitted in the BD Affirm Collection and Transport Kit

Test Code

BDAFR

Alias/See Also

BD Affirm

CPT Codes
87480; 87510; 87660

Includes

This test will provide the presence or absence of Candida yeast, Gardnerella Vaginalis, and Trichomonas Vaginalis

Note: This test does NOT identify the species of Candida yeast. If species is needed, order Vaginal Panel by PCR or Fungal Culture.

Preferred Specimen

BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Room temperature or refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-30°C up to 72 hours

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

The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:

Sample not collected in the BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System
Any male collection

Methodology
DNA Probe

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

This test is intended for use in the detection and identification of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid in vaginal fluid. Note: This test does NOT identify the species of Candida yeast. If species is needed, order Vaginal Panel by PCR or Fungal Culture.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB5 (Molecular Biology, BD Affirm)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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.