Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, Pap Vial
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
Details
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt®) Preservative (ThinPrep®) in Aptima® Transfer Tube or 0.5 mL SurePath™ Preservative Fluid in Aptima® Transfer Tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | 20 mL PreservCyt® (ThinPrep®) • 10 mL SurePath™ Fluid |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL PreservCyt® (ThinPrep®) in Aptima® Transfer Tube • 0.5 mL SurePath™ Fluid in Aptima® Transfer Tube |
| Collection instructions | PreservCyt® or SurePath™ material already processed for cytology or PAP are not acceptable. Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® solution before performance of liquid based cytology testing. PreservCyt®: Transfer 1 mL PreservCyt® solution into Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label). SurePath™: SurePath™ fluid must be transferred to Aptima® tube within 4 days of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL SurePath™ solution into Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label). |
| Transport container | Aptima® Vaginal Collection Kit |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | PreservCyt® (ThinPrep®) in Aptima® Transport Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 12 months SurePath™ Fluid in Aptima® Transport Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: Unacceptable PreservCyt® (ThinPrep®) Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 1 year SurePath™ Fluid Room temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 4 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | PreservCyt® or SurePath™ material previously processed for cytology • PreservCyt® with excess mucus |
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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