Test Code LAB9518 Vaginitis Panel
Performing Laboratory
Christian NE Hospital - Chemistry
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for the detection of anaerobic bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis, Candida species associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Trichomonas vaginalis using the Cepheid Xpert® MVP Assay performed on the GeneXpert System. The test detects DNA targets for:
- Anaerobic bacteria associated with BV
- Atopobium spp.
- Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacterium 2 (BVAB2)
- Megasphaera-1
- Candida group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and/or C. dubliniensis)
- Candida glabrata and/or Candida krusei
- Trichomonas
Note: The Vaginitis Panel is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginal infections in women with a clinical presentation consistent with bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or trichomoniasis. This test in not intended for testing asymptomatic patients. Symptoms of vaginitis include abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, itching, burning, and/or irritation.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal
Container/Tube: Xpert swab collection kit
Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient/Refrigerated OK
Reference Value
Not Detected
Day(s) Test set up
Monday-Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine: next day
CPT Code
81515