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