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Test Code TGC Vaginal Infection Panel

Clinical Information

Panel for detection of Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida, Trichomonas, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae.

Synonym

  • BVAG
  • CV
  • TV
  • CT
  • NG

Profile Information

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Bacterial Vaginosis (BVAG) Yes No
Candida (CV) Yes No
Trichomonas (TV) Yes No
Chlamydia (CT) Yes No
N Gonorrhea (NG) Yes No

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube:
      BV: Aptima Multitest Swab
      CV/TV: Aptima Multitest Swab
      CT/NG: Aptima Multitest Swab (vaginal, oral, rectal) or Aptima Urine (urine)
Specimen Source:
      BV: Vaginal 
      CV/TV: Vaginal
      CT/NG: Vaginal, Oral, Rectal, Urine

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejection Due To

  • Aptima Multitest Swab: Tube with no swab, two swabs, a cleaning swab, or a swab not supplied by Hologic
  • Aptima Urine Collection Kit: Liquid level not between the two black indicator lines on the tube label, urine not transferred to collection kit within 24 hours of collection

Reference Values

Bacterial Vaginosis (BVAG): Negative
Candida (CV): Not Detected
Trichomonas (TV): Not Detected 
Chlamydia (CT): Not Detected
N Gonorrhea (NG): Not Detected

Interpretation

BV: This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis.
CV/TV: This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of ribosomal RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis.
CT/NG: This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae nucleic acid. This assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or other medico-legal indications.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab BRT

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reporting Name

Bacterial Vaginosis Panel
Candida Panel
Trichomonas Panel
Chlamydia Amplified Probe
N Gonorrhea Amplified Probe

CPT Code Information

81513 (if appropriate)
87481 x2 (if appropriate)
87661 (if appropriate)
87491 (if appropriate)
87591 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

21613-5
24111-7