Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel (Trichomonas, Yeast and Gardnerella)
| Label Mnemonic: | TRIC |
| Epic code: | LAB7263 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Vaginal Swab
Specimen
Instructions:
Specimens must be delivered to lab within 24
hours of collection.
Collection Medium:
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| Affirm Ambient Temperature Transport System |
Minimum:
Specimens must be collected using the VPIII Collection and
Transport Kit (Hospital Stores No. 74472).
Delivery Instructions:
Transport sample at room temperature or refrigerated.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1.5 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This test is used as a screen for Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida
species and Gardnerella vaginalis in vaginal secretions. Test is run
daily.
Refer to the VPIII Collection and Transport product insert for detailed sample collection instructions.
Refer to the VPIII Collection and Transport product insert for detailed sample collection instructions.
Methodology:
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
CPT Code:
87661, 87510, 87480