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LAB9518
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
DNA Probe
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal
Container/Tube: BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Transport System
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87480-Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Candida species, direct probe technique
87510-Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Gardnerella vaginalis, direct probe technique
87660-Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Trichomonas vaginalis, direct probe technique
Stability
Affirm swab stable up to 72 hours at room temperature
Profile Information
Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis using the BD Affirm collection kit.