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Test Code LABBVAG Bacterial Vaginosis Panel

Clinical Information

Detection of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV).

Synonym

  • BVAG
  • BV

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Acceptable Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Specimen Source: Vaginal

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days

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