Trichomonas PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | TRPCR |
| Epic code: | LAB8677 |
| Order form: | Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87661 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Urine |
Minimum:
Collect 10 mL urine in a sterile (yellow top tube, 924044 OR
leak-proof container, 37777). Samples should be stored at
2-8°C until delivery to Microbiology Laboratory.
leak-proof container, 37777). Samples should be stored at
2-8°C until delivery to Microbiology Laboratory.
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen not received within 24 hours of collection. Gray top C&S
tubes will be rejected for Trichomonas PCR.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
PCR amplification; Xpert TV Test (Cepheid)
Instructions:
Prior to collection, the patient should not have urinated for at
least 1 hour and should not have cleansed the genital area (female
patient) or the tip of the penis (male patient).
Sample
Processing:
Indicate specimen type on requisition.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
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.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE.
Transport
Instructions:
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
CPT Code:
87661