ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0065153: Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes

Test Mnemonic: VAGP
Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Vaginal fluid collected with BD Affirm™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System.  ARUP Supply #29624.

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.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Swabs submitted in media other than BD Affirm™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System.

Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; 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 Candida species DNA probe; 87510 Gardnerella vaginalis DNA probe; 87660 Trichomonas vaginalis DNA Probe