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TEST NAME

Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test

DEPARTMENT VIRO
TESTS V17
DESCRIPTION Automated Qualitative Nucleic Acid Amplification, for the primary diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Genital or vaginal swab Females only

CONTAINER: Aptima Unisex Swab Collection kit for genital swabs. Aptima Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection Kit or Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit for vaginal swabs.

COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory at 2-30°C, within 60 days

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)

7 days

REFERENCE RANGE Negative
TEST METHOD IHologic, Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis Assay
CPT CODES

87661