Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
General Information
Lab Name
Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
Lab Code
BVAGAD
Epic Name
Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection
Description
Nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time transcription-meditated amplification (TMA) for detection of and quantification of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus and L. jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae.
Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.
To test for both Candida and Trichomonas, see Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection [CVTVAD]. For Trichomonas only, see Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD].
Synonyms
BV, BVAG, vaginitis, vaginosis
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| BVADSD | Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Specimen |
| BVAD | Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid |
Interpretation
Method
Nucleic Acid Amplification
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
- Please include specimen type with all orders.
- Vaginal specimens should only be collected using APTIMA Multitest Swab specimen collection kit.
Handling Instructions
Transport under ambient conditions within 30 days
Quantity
requested: Swab in APTIMA tube
minimum: Swab in APTIMA tube
Processing
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Order [BVAGAD]
See also: [TRICAD] for Trichomonas nucleic acid detection
See also: [CVTVAD] for Candida and Trichomonas nucleic acid detection
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Serology (SR)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
6 days/week, Monday-Saturday
Available STAT?
No