- CVTV
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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