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| TEST NAME | Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | VIRO |
| TESTS | V17 |
| DESCRIPTION | Automated Qualitative Nucleic Acid Amplification, for the primary diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Endocervical or vaginal swab, female and male urine CONTAINER: Aptima Unisex Swab Collection kit for endocervical swabs, Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit for vaginal swabs, Aptima Urine Specime Collection Kit for urine. COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory at 2-30°C, within 30 days (urines), 60 days (swabs). NOTE: The performance of this assay has not been evaluated in adolescents less than 14 years of age. |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 7 days |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Hologic, Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis Assay |
| CPT CODES | 87661 |