AnMed Laboratory Services

         

Candida/Trichomonas Vaginalis, NAA  ()

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Specimen:  Clinician or Patient collected vaginal swab specimen using Aptima Multitest Swab.
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Collection:  Collect sample using the Aptima Multitest Swab by inserting 2 inches into the vagina and rotating for 10 to 30 seconds. Place swab into the transport tube and break the shaft against the side of the tube.
Rejection Criteria:  Incorrect collection, inappropriate source, or incorrect collection unit.
Reference Range:  Negative for Candida and Trichomonas
Methodology:  Nucleic Acid Amplification
Test Use:  Diagnose vaginal infections
Additional Information:  Specimens collected on adolescents less than 14 years old WILL be performed at LabCorp.
Testing Includes:  This panel includes Candida species (targets include C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis), Candida glabrata and Trichomonas.
Testing Facility:  AnMed Laboratory