Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel (Trichomonas, Yeast and Gardnerella)
Label Mnemonic: | TRIC |
Epic code: | LAB7263 |
Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 87661, 87510, 87480 |
Specimen(s):
Vaginal Swab
Minimum:
Specimens must be collected using the VPIII Collection and
Transport Kit (Hospital Stores No. 74472).
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
Instructions:
Specimens must be delivered to lab within 24
hours of collection.
Sample
Processing:
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Submit in sterile transport container.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Submit in sterile transport container.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Sample
Storage:
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerated.
Transport
Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
CPT Code:
87661, 87510, 87480