Purpose

This test is for the qualitative detection of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).  The protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis is responsible for trichomoniasis, which is a common sexually transmitted infection that can infect both men and women.  Trichomoniasis infections can be symptomatic or asymptomatic.  In women, trichomoniasis is one of a range of conditions that comprise vaginal discharge.  In men, trichomoniasis many cause non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU).

Collect

Endocervical or vaginal collection:  Cepheid Xpert Swab
Urine collection, first-catch:  Sterile urine container

Specimen Preparation

Sterile Urine Container or Xpert Vaginal/Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Specimen Transport and Storage Temp (oC) Storage Time
Urine (unprocessed)
(Female and Male)		 2 - 8 4 days
15 - 30 4 hours
Endocervical or vaginal Swab in Xpert Swab Transport Reagent 2 - 30 60 days

Stability (from collection to initiation)

See "Storage Time" in chart above for stability

Cerner Orderable(s)

Trichomonas vaginalis PCR

Performed

All BayCare Hospital Laboratories
Monday - Sunday

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Reported

TAT:  Within 2 hrs after receipt in lab

Synonyms

  • TV

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

Test results are reported as Positive or Negative (or indeterminate)

 

Test Limitations

Test performance has been evaluated in patients 18 - 78 years of age
Collection

Purpose

This test is for the qualitative detection of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).  The protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis is responsible for trichomoniasis, which is a common sexually transmitted infection that can infect both men and women.  Trichomoniasis infections can be symptomatic or asymptomatic.  In women, trichomoniasis is one of a range of conditions that comprise vaginal discharge.  In men, trichomoniasis many cause non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU).

Collect

Endocervical or vaginal collection:  Cepheid Xpert Swab
Urine collection, first-catch:  Sterile urine container

Specimen Preparation

Sterile Urine Container or Xpert Vaginal/Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Specimen Transport and Storage Temp (oC) Storage Time
Urine (unprocessed)
(Female and Male)		 2 - 8 4 days
15 - 30 4 hours
Endocervical or vaginal Swab in Xpert Swab Transport Reagent 2 - 30 60 days

Stability (from collection to initiation)

See "Storage Time" in chart above for stability
Ordering

Cerner Orderable(s)

Trichomonas vaginalis PCR

Performed

All BayCare Hospital Laboratories
Monday - Sunday

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Reported

TAT:  Within 2 hrs after receipt in lab

Synonyms

  • TV
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

Test results are reported as Positive or Negative (or indeterminate)

 

Test Limitations

Test performance has been evaluated in patients 18 - 78 years of age
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