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Trichomonas vaginalis (males only) 

Message
SRHC Clients:
Outreach/Outpatients/Inpatients
NOTE: This test is for Trichomonas vaginalis only. Please submit a separate specimen (Aptima urine or Unisex swab) if GC and Chlamydia is also requested.


Test Code
Trichomonas (Males) LAB7723


Alias/See Also
EPIC: LAB7723
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA Qualitative TMA
Aptima Trichomonas


CPT Codes
87661

Preferred Specimen
Urine - refrigerated urine must be transferred to the Urine Aptima container within 24 hrs of collection


Transport Container
  • Sterile container --  urine in a collection cup or in Aptima Urine container
  • Aptima Urine container


Transport Temperature
Urine in sterile container: refrigerated up to 24 hrs (must be transferred to a Urine Aptima container within 24 hr)

Urine in Aptima Urine container (yellow)
  • Room temperature: 30 days
  • Refrigerated: 30 days
  • Frozen: 6 months


Specimen Stability
Urine in sterile container: refrigerated up to 24 hrs (must be transferred to a Urine Aptima container within 24 hrs)

Urine in Aptima Urine contaner (yellow)
  • Room temperature: 30 days
  • Refrigerated: 30 days
  • Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine in sterile container >24hr old
Aptima urine container: under or overfilled (must be between the black lines)


Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
 

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Performing Laboratory
Self Regional Healthcare Laboratory
1325 Spring Street
Greenwood, SC 29646



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.