Test Code TRICV Trichomonas vaginalis Assay, Endocervix

Important Note

Testing cannot be performed on patients less than 14 years old.

Additional Codes

Trichomonas
Trichomonas vaginalis

Specimen and Container/Tube

Endocervical (*≥14 Y.O)

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

All positive culture

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87661

LOINC Codes

30687661

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Wipe cervix clean of vaginal secretions and mucus. Using a speculum with no lubricant, compress the cervix. Obtain exudate from endocervical glands. Use the collection swab labeled “APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Urethral Swab Specimens”
Specimen Volume and Container: APTIMA transport container
Specimen Transport: < 2hrs, no refrigeration

APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit is required for female endocervical specimens. Instructions are printed on the transport packages. Swabs should be transported to the Microbiology lab within 2 hours.
Testing cannot be performed on patients less than 14 years old.

Methodology

The Gen-Probe Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis assay is a qualitative nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes target capture, Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) technologies to detect Trichomonas vaginalis.

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