Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection

General Information

Lab Name

Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection

Lab Code

CVTVAD

Epic Name

Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection

Description

The Aptima® CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:

• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C.dubliniensis)

• Candida glabrata

• Trichomonas vaginalis

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

For additional testing for bacterial vaginosis, see also Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection [BVAGAD].

Synonyms

Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis, Vaginitis

Components

Code	Name
CVTVSD	Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Specimen
CSPPAD	Candida Species Nucleic Acid
CGLAAD	Candida glabrata Nucleic Acid
TRIVAD	Trichomonas Nucleic Acid