This is a qualitative in-vitro nucleic acid diagnostic test that utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the direct detection of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) DNA in males or females. This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of TV infections in individuals suspected to have TV infection.
Vaginal swab specimens collected with either cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit or Dual Swab Sample Kit
Male and female urine collected with the cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit
Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples visibly contaminated or stored at the wrong temperature
Storage/Transport Temperature
2 - 30oC
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Urine is stable for 24 hours before transfer to Roche Lysis Buffer.
Swabs and urine may be stored for up to 12 months once the specimens have been stabilized in Roche Lysis Buffer.
Cerner Orderable(s)
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR (Outreach)
Performed
BayCare Laboratories, LLC (Esoteric lab)
Performed daily
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Reported
TAT: 24 - 48 hours
Synonyms
TV
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
This test is for the qualitative detection of Trichomonas vaginalis DNA in endocervical swabs, vaginal swabs, and male and female urine specimens. This assay is performed using FDA-approved COBAS TV Test. Presence of DNA is evidence of presumed infection with this organism.
Collection
Purpose
This is a qualitative in-vitro nucleic acid diagnostic test that utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the direct detection of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) DNA in males or females. This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of TV infections in individuals suspected to have TV infection.
Vaginal swab specimens collected with either cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit or Dual Swab Sample Kit
Male and female urine collected with the cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit
Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples visibly contaminated or stored at the wrong temperature
Storage/Transport Temperature
2 - 30oC
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Urine is stable for 24 hours before transfer to Roche Lysis Buffer.
Swabs and urine may be stored for up to 12 months once the specimens have been stabilized in Roche Lysis Buffer.
Ordering
Cerner Orderable(s)
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR (Outreach)
Performed
BayCare Laboratories, LLC (Esoteric lab)
Performed daily
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Reported
TAT: 24 - 48 hours
Synonyms
TV
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
This test is for the qualitative detection of Trichomonas vaginalis DNA in endocervical swabs, vaginal swabs, and male and female urine specimens. This assay is performed using FDA-approved COBAS TV Test. Presence of DNA is evidence of presumed infection with this organism.
