Trichomonas vaginalis, Miscellaneous Sites, by Nucleic Acid Amplification
Order Name
MTRNA
Revision Date 05/21/2020
Revision Date 05/21/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Trichomonas vaginalis, Miscellaneous Sites, by Nucleic Acid Amplification
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 15-20 mL (15-20 mL) | Urine, Random | APTIMA Urine Transport Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | Negative
Interpretation:A positive result is considered indicative of current or recent Trichomonas vaginalis infection (trichomoniasis). |
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| Methodology | Transcription Mediated Amplification | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Saturday; Varies |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 30 Days Frozen- 30 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87661 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |