ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0065153: Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes |
| Test Mnemonic: VAGP | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Vaginal fluid collected with BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System. ARUP Supply #29624.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Swab collected with BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Swabs submitted in media other than BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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All test results should be correlated with clinical history.
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| Specimens must be collected and transported in the manufacturer's test specific kits. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87480 Candida species DNA probe; 87510 Gardnerella vaginalis DNA probe; 87660 Trichomonas vaginalis DNA Probe |