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Trichomonas vaginalis by Amplified Detection : 2005506

Mnemonic: TVAG AMD

Methodology:	Qualitative Target Amplification Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed:	Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported:	1-4 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Endocervical or vaginal swab, or first catch female urine. Collect in APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media (ARUP supply: Swabs #28907, Urine #28908) OR cervical brush in ThinPrep® transport Pap test media (ARUP supply #42711). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Refer to Sample Collection for the Diagnosis of STD under Specimen Handling at www.aruplab.com for specific specimen collection and transport instructions. Specimen Preparation: Transfer swab or urine to APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay transport media. (Min: 2 mL urine) OR Vortex™ Pap test media and transfer a 1 mL aliquot to APTIMA® Combo 2 transport media. To reduce the potential for contamination ThinPrep® specimens should be poured off, using sterile technique, into the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Tube prior to cytology testing. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Remarks: This assay is FDA approved for specimens from female patients only. Specimen source required. Unacceptable Conditions: Large white swab is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimen in swab transport media without a swab. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Unpreserved Urine: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable ThinPrep® Media: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable APTIMA® Transport Media: Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 6 months Urine: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 6 months ThinPrep: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval: Negative.
Interpretive Data:	A negative result does not completely rule out infection with T. vaginalis. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical data. This test has not been validated for use with self-collected vaginal swab specimens from patients. Performance of this test on vaginal swab specimens from pregnant women has not been evaluated.
CPT Code(s):	87798
Cross References:	Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative TMA, Males (Trichomonas vaginalis by Amplified Detection) , Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative TMA, Pap Vial (Trichomonas vaginalis by Amplified Detection)

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