Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
General Information
Lab Name
Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
Lab Code
CVAD
Epic Name
Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
Description
The Aptima® CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:
• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C.dubliniensis)
• Candida glabrata
• Trichomonas vaginalis
This order will only report Candida species group and Candida glabrata.
Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.
Order Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection [CVTVAD] to test for both Candida and Trichomonas. For Trichomonas only, see Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD].
Synonyms
Candida, Candidiasis, Vaginitis
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CVADSD | Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Specimen |
| CSPPAD | Candida Species Nucleic Acid |
| CGLAAD | Candida glabrata 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 undier ambient conditions within 30 days.
Quantity
requested: Swab in APTIMA TUBE
minimum: Swab in APTIMA TUBE
Processing
Login:
Order: [CVAD] if vulvovaginal candidiasis detection is requested
Order: [CVTVAD] if both Vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis detection is requested
See Also: [BVAGAD] for bacterial vaginosis nucleic acid detection
See Also: [TRICAD] for 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