Trichomonas vaginalis PCR swab

Test Code
TRICHPCRSW


Includes
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR


Preferred Specimen
Vaginal or Endocervical swab in GeneXpert Swab Specimen collection Kit



Minimum Volume
Vaginal or Endocervical Swab


Instructions
Collect vaginal or endocervical swab then place in the GeneXpert Swab Collection Kit


Transport Container
GeneXpert Swab Collection Kit



Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 60 Days
Refrigerated: 60 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any source besides vaginal or endocervical


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Hospital


Last Updated: January 25, 2024


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