Trichomonas, NAAT, Vaginal Swab

Test Code: TD_3910
CPT Code(s): 87661

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Trich, vag swab
Trich, vaginal swab
Trichomonas, vag swab, NAAT

Test Includes

Trichomonas, NAAT, Vaginal Swab

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) performed method is given in the patient report.

Rejection Criteria

For Roche COBAS collection kit:
The woven (large white) swab included in collection kit is for specimen collection. The flocked swab (thin cylinderical) is for cervical collection only.
Specimens in transport media other than Roche COBAS PCR media swab
Specimens received with no swab
Frozen specimens
Specimens submitted with two swabs
Self-collected specimens.

For aptima collection kit:
Large white swab included in collection kit is for preparatory cleaning and is unacceptable for testing
Specimens in transport media other than aptima simple swab
Specimens received with no swab
Self-collected specimens

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Roche COBAS dual-swab kit

Minimum Volume

Single swab

Sample Stability

2 months room temperature
2 months refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Vaginal swab specimens using Roche COBAS dual-swab kit.
Do not pre-wet the swab before collection.
1. Hold the woven swab (large white) with the score line above your hand and insert the swab about 5cm (2in) into the vaginal opening.
2. Gently turn the swab for about 30 seconds while rubbing swab against the walls of the vagina.
3. Withdraw the swab carefully. Do not let the swab touch any surface before placing it into the collection tube.
4. Remove cap from collection tube.
5. Lower the swab into the collection tube until the scoreline is at the tube rim.
6. Leverage the swab shaft against the tube rim to break the shaft at the score line.
7. Tightly recap the collection tube.
Note: Male specimens will not be accepted.

Alternative Specimen

Vaginal swab collected in an aptima vaginal swab transport tube (orange aptima tube).