Vaginosis/Vaginitis Plus GC/CT/Mycoplasma

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Test Code
VAGPLS


CPT Codes
81513; 87481x2; 87661; 87491; 87591; 87563

Includes
Vaginosis Bacterial, TMA
Candida species, RNA, TMA
Candida glabrata, RNA TMA
Trichomonas vaginalis, RNA, TMA
Chlamydia trachomatis, RNA, TMA
Neisseria gonorrhea, RNA, TMA
Mycoplasma genitalium, TMA


Preferred Specimen
Collect two Aptima(R) Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kits (Orange swabs)


Minimum Volume
2 Aptima(R) swabs (orange swabs)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
APTIMA(R) Swabs
     Room Temperature = 30 days
     Refrigerated = 30 days
     Frozen = unacceptable


Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
MD


Report Available
1 - 3 days


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439


Last Updated: January 18, 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.