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Vaginitis/BV Panel (Trich, Candida, G.vag)
MessageDetects Trichomonas and clinically significant levels of Candida species and Gardnerella vaginalis from vaginal specimens.
Obtain special collection device and transport media from Microbiology lab, 6-5785.
Obtain special collection device and transport media from Microbiology lab, 6-5785.
Test Code
VAGPN
Alias/See Also
Vaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis
CPT Codes
87660, 87510, 87480
Includes
Candida species,
Trichomonas vaginalis,
Gardnerella vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis,
Gardnerella vaginalis
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal swab collected using special collection and transport device obtained from Microbiology Lab.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Using sterile swab from BD AFFIRM VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times, ensuring the entire circumference of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the lateral vaginal wall while removing the swab.
Immediately place the swab in the Sample Collection Tube (SCT). With the swab touching the BOTTOM of the SCT, grasp the pre-scored handle of the swab just above the top of the tube and bend until the swab breaks. Break ampule containing transport liquid. Squeeze entire contents into SCT. Close CAP firmly, ensuring that it snaps shut completely. Place patient label on tube.
Immediately place the swab in the Sample Collection Tube (SCT). With the swab touching the BOTTOM of the SCT, grasp the pre-scored handle of the swab just above the top of the tube and bend until the swab breaks. Break ampule containing transport liquid. Squeeze entire contents into SCT. Close CAP firmly, ensuring that it snaps shut completely. Place patient label on tube.
Transport Container
BD AFFIRM VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
72 hours when collected properly using the BD Affirm Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens received without swab or transport liquid.
Specimens from male patients.
Specimens from male patients.
Methodology
Direct DNA probe
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Limitations
If not collected properly, the specimen becomes invalid after one hour and may lead to false negative results.
Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity.
BD Affirm is not approved for use to detect Trichomonas in male patients.
Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity.
BD Affirm is not approved for use to detect Trichomonas in male patients.
Reference Range
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.
