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Clinical Information
Detection of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Synonym
- BVAG
- BV
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Vaginosis | No | Yes |
| Candida Species | No | Yes |
| Candida Glabrata | No | Yes |
| Candida Krusei | No | Yes |
| Trichomonas Vaginalis by TMA | No | Yes |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Acceptable Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Specimen Source: Vaginal
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation
This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Method Description
Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab BRT
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 days
Reporting Name
Bacterial Vaginosis Panel
CPT Code Information
81513