CANDIDA spp/ TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, NAAT
| Synonyms: | Candidiasis, Candidal vulvovaginitis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Trichomoniasis; CANDIDA VAGINITIS (CV) AND TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS (TV), NAAT |
| Computer Code: | (CVTVNA) |
| 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 or Vulvovaginitis. |
| 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 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87481,87661 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |