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Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test

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