Trichomonas vaginalis TRICHAMP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Trichomonas Vaginalis

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Trichomonas Vaginalis Amplification

Clinical Info

For molecular detection of Trichomonas vaginalis from urogenital sources.

Specimen Type

Urine, Cervical, Vaginal

Container

Urine-Aptima tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Hologic Aptima transport tube or ThinPrep vial
Specimen: 2mL of urine in Hologic Aptima tube. Endocervical swab or vaginal swab in Hologic Aptima tube, or ThinPrep vial
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection: Transfer 2 mL of urine into the Aptima urine specimen transport tube using the disposable pipette provided within 24 hours of collection. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the Aptima urine transport tube. Transport urine specimen in Aptima Tube (2 to 30 C)
For Male patients only submit Urine

Transport Instructions

Ambient, 2 to 30 C (see Stability)

Specimen Stability

Urine: 2 to 30 C, Transfer to Aptima tube within 24 hours
Aptima tube: 2 to 8 C (30 days), 15-30 C (14 days)

Methodology

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 4 Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories
For Specimen Type: Urethral please order a MISC test

CPT

87661

PDM

6350820

Result Interpretation

T. vaginalis rRNA: Not detected

Forms

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