SureSwab(R) Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV) / Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), 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

LAB17430 SSCTQ

Alias/See Also

SSCTQ

CPT Codes
87801| 87481| 87481| 87661

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@Age restrictions may apply.

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) swabsTransport tube submitted with swab invertedSwab submitted in viral transport mediaSamples with excess mucusSpecimens submitted in Aptima(R) tubes with pierced foil lidsPatients less than 14 years of age

Report Available

2-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171364

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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