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Test Code Multiplex Vaginal Panel (MVP) Multiplex Vaginal Panel (MVP) by PCR (LABMCMVP)

Important Note

The MVP test performance has not been evaluated in patients less than 14 years of age, this test will NOT be performed in patients less than 14 years of age (if needed in this age range, test will be referred to Quest Diagnostics).

For Quest BD Affirm test Collection Kit supplies contact Laboratory Service Center at (773) 7021316.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Vaginal swabs

Clinician-collected and self-collected vaginal swabs (collected in a clinical setting). 

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Samples should be stored and transported at 2–8°C.

Rejection Criteria

Wrong collection tubes

Reference Values

Negative/Not Detected

CPT Codes

87801

87481

87661

LOINC Codes

30003520

Clinical Indications

Multiplex Vaginosis Panel (MVP) is a molecular test to simultaneously detect the presence of bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and trichomoniasis (TV) from patients who are symptomatic for vaginitis/vaginosis.

Turnaround Time

2-3 hours from receipt in Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory

Test Components

Bacterial vaginosis

Candida group

Candida glab-krus

Trichomonas vaginalis

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Synonyms/Keyword Search

vaginitis, vaginosis, BV, Candida, Trichomonas

Collection Instructions

clinician-collected and self-collected vaginal swabs (collected in a clinical setting)

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Last Review Date

10/30/2024