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VAGINAL BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AND CANDIDA SPP., PCR
MessageCollect a specimen using a BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit following standard techniques. Immediately transfer the swab to the BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 21 days
Test Code
LAB17436 BVCAN
Alias/See Also
BVCAN
CPT Codes
87801| 87481| 87481| 87481
Includes
Includes: This test includes the detection of Bacterial Vaginosis Markers, Candida group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis), Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei.The performance of this test has not been evaluated in patients <18 years old. Specimens from these patients will be rejected.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): N/A Minimum Testing Volume: N/A Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 21 daysRefrigerated : 21 daysFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Swab submitted on patient <18 years old. Incorrect swab received. Swab not submitted in BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube. No swab present in submitted tube.
Report Available
24-Hours
Clinical Significance
1230120128
Last Updated: May 18, 2026