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Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test

TEST NAMETrichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
DEPARTMENTVIRO
TESTSV17
DESCRIPTIONAutomated 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.

NOTE: The performance of this assay has not been evaluated in adolescents less than 14 years of age.

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)7 days
REFERENCE RANGENegative
TEST METHODHologic, Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis Assay
CPT CODES87661