BV/Vaginitis Panel
Test Summary
G. vaginalis is associated (in concert with other organisms) with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas and candida species are known agents of vaginitis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal Swab from the posterior fornix and the vaginal wall.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Place swab immediately in the AFFIRM Ambient Transport device. Break ampule prior to transport.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
AFFIRM Ambient Transport Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- 3 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Any specimen other than the AFFIRM Ambient Transport Swab will be rejected
Order Code
BVVAF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3963
Includes
Includes: Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Candida
CPT Code
- 87660
- 87510
- 87480
Billing Code
- 306008
- 306009
- 306010
CPT Statement
Methodology
DNA Probe
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; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal Swab from the posterior fornix and the vaginal wall.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Place swab immediately in the AFFIRM Ambient Transport device. Break ampule prior to transport.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
AFFIRM Ambient Transport Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- 3 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Any specimen other than the AFFIRM Ambient Transport Swab will be rejected
Result Information
Methodology
DNA Probe
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days