Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection
General Information
Lab Name
Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection
Lab Code
CVTVAD
Epic Name
Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas 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
Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.
For additional testing for bacterial vaginosis, see also Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection [BVAGAD].
Synonyms
Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis, Vaginitis
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CVTVSD | Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Specimen |
| CSPPAD | Candida Species Nucleic Acid |
| CGLAAD | Candida glabrata Nucleic Acid |
| TRIVAD | Trichomonas Nucleic Acid |
Interpretation
Method
Nucleic acid amplificaton
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
Login:
Order: [CVTVAD ] if both Vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis nucleic acid detection is requested.
Order: [CVAD] if only Candida nucleic acid detection is requested
See also: [BVAGAD] for bacterial vaginosis 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