Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
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
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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
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- Please include specimen type with all orders.
- Vaginal specimens should only be collected using APTIMA Multitest Swab specimen collection kit.
- Please include specimen type with all orders.
- Handling Instructions
Transport under ambient conditions within 30 days
- Quantity
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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)
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HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87801
- LOINC
- 69568-4
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5351