Bacterial Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel [14577X]

Test Code

14577

CPT Codes
87480, 87510, 87660

Includes

Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal swab, submitted in AFFIRM™ VPIII ATTS

Minimum Volume

One BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab

Instructions

Vaginal swab (One BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab minimum) from the posterior fornix and the vaginal wall. Place swab immediately in the AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS).

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen >72 hours old • Swabs received in transport systems other than AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS) • Received frozen

Methodology
DNA Probe

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day

Limitations

Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity. Specimens should not be collected from a patient who has used any vaginal product in the previous 72 hours, e.g., cream, gel, spermicide, or douching.

Reference Range

Trichomonas vaginalis	Not detected
Gardnerella vaginalis	Not detected
Candida species	Not detected

Clinical Significance

G. vaginalis is associated (in concert with other organisms) with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas and candida species are known agents of vaginitis.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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