Candida glabrata, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis by detection of Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida glabrata, and other Candida species (C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis, and C. tropicalis). Does not differentiate among organisms in the Candida species group. 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 #55224 PK/50 or #55229 PK/10) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect 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
Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Test Number |
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Reference Interval |
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Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA |
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Candida glabrata by TMA |
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Candida species (other) by TMA |
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Interpretive Data
A negative result does not preclude a possible infection.
This test detects Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida glabrata, and other Candida species (C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis, and C. tropicalis). The assay does not differentiate among organisms in the Candida species group.
Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical data. This test has not been validated for use with specimens collected by patients at home.
This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes.
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87481 x2; 87661
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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3002585 | Candida species (other) by TMA | 62460-1 |
3002586 | Candida glabrata by TMA | 69563-5 |
3002587 | Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA | 62461-9 |
Aliases
- Candidiasis PCR
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
- T vaginalis PCR
- Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified
- Trichomonas vaginalis PCR
- TV TMA