- BV
Bacterial Vaginosis by TMA
Specimen:
Test Code
BV
Specimen Name
Bacterial Vaginosis by TMA
Collect
Aptima Media - Vaginal Swab (Orange).
Submit
Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange). Submit Ambient or Refrigerated.
Special Handling
Place swab in Aptima MultiTest Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft at scoreline then recap tube.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens in any transport media other than Aptima.
Specimens in MultiTest Swab Transport Tube without a swab.
Specimens in MultiTest Swab Transport Tube without a swab.
Stability
AMBIENT: 30 days in Aptima tube, REFRIGERATED: 30 days in Aptima tube, FROZEN: 60 days in Aptima tube
Methodology
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Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
- 81513
Components
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Additional Information
Patient should avoid high concentrations of antifungal cream or contraceptive jelly, and should not douche prior to time of collection.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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