Test Code LABCVTV Candida/Trichomonas Panel
Clinical Information
Detection of Trichomonas, and differentiation between Candida glabrata and Candida species group.
Synonym
- CVTV
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
Not Detected (for all targets)
Interpretation
This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of ribosomal RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis.
Method Description
Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab BRT
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 days
Reporting Name
Candida / Trichomonas Panel
CPT Code Information
87481 x2
87661