Trichomonas vaginalis PCR Urine

Test Code
TRICHPCRUR


Includes
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR


Preferred Specimen
GeneXpert Urine Collection Kit



Minimum Volume
7mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Male or Female Urine (7mL)


Instructions
Collect "dirty" (no clean catch protocol) urine into sterile cup.  Transfer urine into the collection kit to the line on the vial.


Transport Container
GeneXpert Urine Collection Kit


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Urine in sterile cup:
4 hours at Room Temp
4 days Refrigerated

GeneXpert Urine Collection Kit:
14 days Room Temp
28 days Refrigerated


Methodology
NAAT PCR

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Hospital


Last Updated: January 25, 2024


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.