Bacterial Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Clinical focus
Details
Includes
Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis
Methodology
DNA Probe
Alternative name(s)
Trichomoniasis,Yeast,Vaginal Infection,Affirm™,Trichomonas,Candida,BV/Vaginitis Panel DNA Probe,Gardnerella,Affirm VPII
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Vaginal swab from the posterior fornix and the vaginal wall. Place swab immediately in the AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS). |
| Minimum volume | One BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab |
| Transport container | BD AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS) |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Specimen >72 hours old • Swabs received in transport systems other than AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS) • Received frozen |
Reference Range(s)
| Trichomonas vaginalis | Not detected |
| Gardnerella vaginalis | Not detected |
| Candida species | 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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