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Vaginitis Panel by TMA
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. For more specific testing, see Bacterial Vaginosis by TMA (3002582) and Candida glabrata, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA (3002583). Not recommended for patients under 14 years of age.
For additional STI testing, use Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by TMA (0060241).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Patient must be 14 years of age or older.
Vaginal specimen collected with pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab Collection kit (ARUP supply #65761 single collection kit or #55224 pack of 50 collection kits) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Place swab in MultiTest Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft at scoreline, then recap tube.
Refrigerated.
Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimen in MultiTest swab transport media without a swab.
Ambient: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
See report
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
81513; 87481 x2; 87661
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3002584 | Bacterial Vaginosis by TMA | 92702-0 |
| 3002585 | Candida species (other) by TMA | 62460-1 |
| 3002586 | Candida glabrata by TMA | 69563-5 |
| 3002587 | Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA | 62461-9 |
Aliases
- Bacterial Vaginosis PCR Panel
- Candida Species
- Candida Species DNA Probe
- Candidiasis PCR
- Gardnerella vaginalis DNA Probe
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
- T vaginalis PCR
- Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified
- Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe
- Trichomonas vaginalis PCR
- TV TMA
- Vaginal Pathogens PCR
- Vaginosis Panel
