Not to be used as a test for therapeutic success or failure (test of cure).
Collection Instructions
Sample collection is a critical step. Personnel collecting vaginal fluid specimens should be well trained to ensure adequate sample collection. All samples must be collected using the materials (swabs and tubes) provided in the set.
Place the patient in position for pelvic examination. Insert an UNLUBRICATED speculum (WITHOUT JELLY OR WATER) into the vagina to permit visualization of the posterior vaginal fornix. Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times, ensuring the entire circumference of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the lateral vaginal wall while removing the swab.
Collect
Preferred Method: Vaginal specimen using Ambient Temperature Transport System See instructions:BD Affirm™ VPIII Collection and Transport
Collection with ESwab also accepted.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Swab at 20-25°C.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in Purple Top Vaginal self collect swabs for GC/Chlamydia/Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification test.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
BD Affirm™ VPIII Collection and Transport - Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
ESwab Collection - Ambient: 2 days
Test Barcode Number
21190
Lab Section
Bacteriology
Methodology
Qualitative Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Synonyms
Gardnerella vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Candida Species (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes (Triple Screen)
Negative for Candida species Nucleic Acid
Negative for Gardnerella vaginalis Nucleic Acid
Negative for Trichomonas vaginalis Nucleic Acid
CPT Codes
87480, 87510, 87660
Order Type (Individual or Group)
I
Result Test ID
PVS
Reportable?
Y
Result Test Name
VAGINITIS SCREEN: DNA PROBE
Result Type (Individual or Group)
I
Type (Alpha or Numeric)
A
Default Result
See Micro
Micro Source Information
SOURCE ID
SOURCE NAME
SITES
REFLEX TESTS
VAG
VAGINA
CPT Codes
87480, 87510, 87660
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Ordering Recommendations
Not to be used as a test for therapeutic success or failure (test of cure).
Collection Instructions
Sample collection is a critical step. Personnel collecting vaginal fluid specimens should be well trained to ensure adequate sample collection. All samples must be collected using the materials (swabs and tubes) provided in the set.
Place the patient in position for pelvic examination. Insert an UNLUBRICATED speculum (WITHOUT JELLY OR WATER) into the vagina to permit visualization of the posterior vaginal fornix. Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times, ensuring the entire circumference of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the lateral vaginal wall while removing the swab.
Collect
Preferred Method: Vaginal specimen using Ambient Temperature Transport System See instructions:BD Affirm™ VPIII Collection and Transport
Collection with ESwab also accepted.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Swab at 20-25°C.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in Purple Top Vaginal self collect swabs for GC/Chlamydia/Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification test.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
BD Affirm™ VPIII Collection and Transport - Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
ESwab Collection - Ambient: 2 days
Test Barcode Number
21190
Testing
Lab Section
Bacteriology
Methodology
Qualitative Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Synonyms
Gardnerella vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Candida Species (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe (Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes)
Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes (Triple Screen)
