Vaginosis Bacterial, TMA
Test Summary
Bacterial Vaginosis is associated with a shift in bacterial flora from a predominance of Lactobacillus to increasing diversity and quantity of other organisms. Laboratory test results should be correlated with patient symptoms.
Aliases
- Bacterial Vaginosis Screen, BV Screen, APTIMA
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Any specimen other than Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab) will be rejected
Minimum Volume
Refer to Instructons link
Instructions
See Aptima Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 30 days,
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = 30 days
Limitations
This test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Any specimen other than Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab) will be rejected
Order Code
BVTMA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6779
Includes
Vaginosis Bacterial, TMA
CPT Code
- 81513
Billing Code
- 500277
CPT Statement
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Any specimen other than Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab) will be rejected
Minimum Volume
Refer to Instructons link
Instructions
See Aptima Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 30 days,
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = 30 days
Limitations
This test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Any specimen other than Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab) will be rejected
Result Information
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days