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SureSwab(R) Advanced Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), TMA

Message
Collect 1 vaginal swab in an Aptima(R) MultitestTransport Tube. Follow instructions in the Aptima(R) Multitest Collection Kit (orange label).


Test Code
LAB16299 SSBVQ


Alias/See Also
SSBVQ


CPT Codes
81513

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): N/A Minimum Testing Volume: 1 Swab Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 30 daysRefrigerated : 30 daysFrozen: 60 days Causes for Rejection: Transport tube with no swabTransport tube with 2 swabsTransport tube containing cleaning swabTransport tube with non-Aptima(R) swabTransport tube submitted with swab invertedSamples with excess mucusSpecimens submitted in Aptima tubes with pierced foil lidsSwab submitted in viral transport mediaPatients less than 14 years of age


Report Available
2-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171361



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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