BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS, NAAT

Synonyms: Vaginitis, BV, Gardnerella, Atopobium vaginae
Computer Code: (BVNA)
Specimen Collection: 1. Vaginal Swabs: Using Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen collection kit, obtain specimen as Clinician-collected or patient-collected from females with a clinical presentation consistent with Vaginitis and/or Vaginosis.
Minimum Volume:
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain at room or refrigerated temperature.
Reference Values: Negative
Lab Code: Molecular Diagnostics
Requisition: MOL DIAG
Test Frequency: 3x/week
Routine TAT: 3 hours
Stat TAT: 1 day
CPT Code(s): 81513
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII