Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection

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General Information

Lab Name
Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection
Lab Code
CVTVAD
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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

Interpretation

Method

Nucleic acid amplificaton

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Vaginal Swab
Collection
  • Please include specimen type with all orders

  • Vaginal specimens should only be collected using APTIMA Multitest Swab specimen collection kit.
Handling Instructions

Transport under ambient conditions within 30 days

Quantity
requested: Swab in APTIMA tube
minimum: Swab in APTIMA tube

Processing

Processing

Login:

Order: [CVTVAD ] if both Vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis nucleic acid detection is requested.

Order: [CVAD] if only Candida nucleic acid detection is requested

See also: [BVAGAD] for bacterial vaginosis nucleic acid detection

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Serology (SR)
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
Frequency
6 days/week, Monday-Saturday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87481, 87661
LOINC
92703-8
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5358