| Vaginal Pathogens by DNA Probe (088-8150) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | C VAGAG |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Test Included: | Trichomonas vaginalis and Gardnerella vaginalis and Candida spp. |
| Collection: | Use the Sample Collection Tube (SCT). Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times. Immediately place the swab in the Sample Collection Tube. |
| Container: | Sample Collection Tube - BD Affirm collection kit |
| Storage/Transport: | Specimen collection tubes may be stores at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 72 hours after collection. |
| Specimen Preparation: | With the swab touching the BOTTOM of the collection tube, grasp the pre-scored handle just above the top of the tube and bend until the swab breaks. Place the cap on the tube until it "snaps" into place. |
| Stability: | 72 hours, room temperature or refrigerated |
| Causes for Rejection: | Any other transport container for this test, mislabeled or unlabeled samples, incomplete request forms, leaking containers, improperly collected samples. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Test is performed once daily Monday through Friday. |
| Methodology: | Nucleic acid hybridization probes on a bead with the test analysis card for Trichomonas vaginalis, Garnerella vaginalis and Candida spp. |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | Bacterial vaginosis, Bacterial vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp. test, Vaginitis test, Vaginal yeast detection test, Wet prep, Wet mount |
| Clinical Indication: | This test is for use from patients with symptoms of vaginitis/vaginosis. Performance with other specimen types has not been established. |
| Patient Preparation : | The specimen for this test is collected during pelvic examination. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87800 |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |