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

Collection Medium:

Affirm Ambient Temperature Transport System

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.

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.

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.