Vaginitis Comprehensive Panel
Order Code:
VAGCOM
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/Candida Vaginosis/Vaginitis Screen, BV/CT Screen, APTIMA
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Any specimen other than 2 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
VAGCOM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5904
Includes
Vaginosis Bacterial, Candida species, Candida glabrata, Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, TMA
CPT Code
- 81513
- 87481(x2)
- 87661
Billing Code
- 500277
- 500278
- 500279
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 - 3 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Any specimen other than 2 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 - 3 days