Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
Clinical focus
Specimen handling - specimen collection guide
Details
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Alternative name(s)
Trichomoniasis,T.vaginalis,T vaginalis,Vaginitis,Trichomonas Vaginalis RNA,Urine Trichomonas
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Urine: Patient should not have urinated within one hour prior to collection. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the specimen. |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 vaginal swab in Aptima® Transport Tube or 1 endocervical swab in Aptima® Transport Tube or 2 mL female or male urine in Aptima® Transport Tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Female or male urine (no preservatives): 2 mL of urine, specimen must be transferred into the Aptima® Urine Transport Medium within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed |
| Minimum volume | 1 vaginal swab in Aptima® transport tube 1 endocervical swab in Aptima® transport tube 2 mL urine in Aptima® transport tube |
| Collection instructions | Vaginal swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label). 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-trichomonas-vaginalis-assay |
| Transport container | Aptima® Transport Tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Swab in Aptima® Transport Tube Room temperature: 60 days Refrigerated: 60 days Frozen: 6 months Urine in Aptima® Transport Tube Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 6 months |
| Reject criteria | Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Swab transport tubes with no swab • Specimens in broken containers • Swab submitted in viral transport media • Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines • Pap vials |
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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