ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes : 0065153

Mnemonic: VAGP

Ordering Recommendation: Use to detect common vaginal pathogens associated with vaginitis/vaginosis. Not recommended as stand-alone test for sexually transmitted infection testing or screening.
Methodology: Qualitative Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Vaginal fluid. Collect in BD Affirm™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ARUP Supply #29624). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Specimen Preparation: Transport swab in BD Affirm™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Candida species DNA Probe Negative
 Gardnerella vaginalis DNA Probe Negative
 Trichomonas vaginalis DNA Probe Negative

Interpretive Data: All test results should be correlated with clinical history.
Note: Specimens must be collected and transported in the manufacturer's test specific kits.
CPT Code(s): 87480; 87510; 87660
Cross References: Candida Species (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes) , Gardnerella vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes) , Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)