CANDIDA VAGINITIS (CV) AND TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS (TV), NAAT (PLACEHOLDER ONLY)
Synonyms: | Candidiasis, Candidal vulvovaginitis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Trichomoniasis |
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: | 3-5 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 87481,87661 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |