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Test Code LAB9518 Vaginitis Panel

Important Note

Testing includes: Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida Group, Candida Glabrata/Krusei, and Trichomonas DNA.

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:

  1. Anaerobic bacteria associated with BV
    • Atopobium spp.
    • Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacterium 2 (BVAB2)
    • Megasphaera-1
  2. Candida group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and/or C. dubliniensis)
  3. Candida glabrata and/or Candida krusei
  4. 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