Vaginosis Panel
Order Name
VAGDNAP
Revision Date 06/16/2014
Revision Date 06/16/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Vaginosis Panel
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Reference Range | No Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis , or Trichomonas vaginalis detected | |||
| Methodology | DNA Probe Includes Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis , and Trichomonas vaginalis . | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Clinical Use | 1. Obtain specimen from vagina site using BD Affirm VPIII Swab Collection Kit. 2. Insert swab into vagina and rotate for adequate sampling. 3. Place swab into BD Affirm VP111 Transport System. Note: Samples transported in VPIII Transport System are stable for up to 72 hours. The system has also been qualified for refrigerated transport. 4. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient’s hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and test(s) being ordered. 5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Note: Specimen source and suspected species are required on request form for processing. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87480 - Candida species 87510 - Gardnerella vaginalis 87660 - Trichomonas vaginalis |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Microbiology |