Candida Vaginitis & Trichomonas Vaginalis (CV/TV) by TMA

Specimen:

Test Code

CVTV

Specimen Name

Candida Vaginitis & Trichomonas Vaginalis (CV/TV) by TMA

Collect

Aptima Media - Vaginal Swab (Orange)

Submit

Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange) Ambient

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.

Stability

Ambient 30 days in Aptima tube, Refrigerated 30 days in Aptima tube, Frozen 60 days in Aptima tube

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

1-3 days

CPT Codes

  • 87481 x2
  • 87661

Components

Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida species group, Candida glabrata

Additional Information

Patient should avoid high concentrations of antifungal cream or contraceptive jelly, and should not douche prior to time of collection. Interpretive Data: This test detects Trichomonas vaginalis , Candida glabrata , and other Candida species ( C. albicans , C. parapsilosis , C. dubliniensis , and C. tropicalis ). The assay does not differentiate among organisms in the Candida species group.

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