SureSwab® Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV), TMA
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
Clinical focus
Details
Includes
Candida species (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)
Candida glabrata
Methodology
Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Alternative name(s)
vaginal discharge,Leukorrhea,Vaginal yeast,Bacterial Vaginosis,Vaginal itching,Vulvovaginitis,Fishy odor discharge
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 vaginal swab collected in Aptima® Multitest Transport tube |
| Minimum volume | 1 swab |
| Collection instructions | Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label) Performance of the assay has not been evaluated in women less than 14 years of age. For a complete list of assay limitations we recommend that you review the manufacturers package insert: https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-products/aptima-cvtv-assay |
| Transport container | Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 60 days |
| Reject criteria | Transport tube with no swab • Transport tube with 2 swabs • Transport tube containing cleaning swab • Transport tube with non-Aptima swabs • Transport tube submitted with swab inverted • Specimens with excess mucus • Specimens submitted in Aptima tubes with pierced foil lids • Swab submitted in viral transport media • Patients less than 14 years of age |
Reference Range(s)
| Candida species | Not detected |
| Candida glabrata | Not detected |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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