Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection

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General Information

Lab Name
Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
Lab Code
BVAGAD
Epic Name
Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
Description

Nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time transcription-meditated amplification (TMA) for detection of and quantification of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus and L. jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae.

Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.

To test for both Candida and Trichomonas, see Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection [CVTVAD]. For Trichomonas only, see Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD].

Synonyms
BV, BVAG, vaginitis, vaginosis
Components
Code Name
BVADSD Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Specimen
BVAD Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid

Interpretation

Method

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Vaginal Swab
Collection

Note: Please include specimen type with all orders.

  • Vaginal specimens should only be collected using APTIMA Multitest Swab specimen collection kit (orange tube with pink swab).

Unacceptable specimens: Any Aptima tube containing the white cleaning swab, the Aptima Unisex Swab collection kit (white tube with blue swab), Eswab, or gel-based culture swab.

Handling Instructions

Transport under ambient conditions within 30 days.

Quantity
Requested: Swab in APTIMA tube
Minimum: Swab in APTIMA tube

Processing

Receiving Instructions

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Order [BVAGAD]

See also: [TRICAD] for Trichomonas nucleic acid detection

See also: [CVTVAD] for Candida and Trichomonas nucleic acid detection

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Serology(SR)
Frequency
6 days/week, Monday-Saturday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87801
LOINC
69568-4
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5351