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Useful For
Intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginal infections in females (greater than or equal to 14 years old) with a clinical representation consistent with bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis species, Trichomonas vaginalis, PCR, Vaginitis
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal fluid only | Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit | one swab | one swab |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| APTIMA Multitest pink shaft swab (orange label) | Ambient | 30 days |
| Refrigerate | 30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Samples from sources other than vaginal |
|---|
| Pre-pubescent children (< 14 years of age) |
| Samples collected with any other kit besides APTIMA Multitest |
Test Information
The test utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of specific DNA targets and utilizes fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes to detect and differentiate DNA from:
- Bacterial vaginosis markers (Individual markers not reported)
- Candida spp. (C. Candida spp. (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis))
- Candida glabrata
- Trichomonas vaginalis
If Trichomonas vaginalis is suspected in a male, order TRICNAM.
For females 14 years or younger: this test has not been validated for anyone under the age of 14 years old. For pediatric patients, if a yeast infection is suspected, order a FUNG (Fungal Culture); if a bacterial infection is suspected, order a AERS (Aerobic Culture w/Sensitivity w/GS).
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative for all |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Molecular Pathology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | 6-8 hours | PCR Amplification |
| *Testing performed twice/day; once daily on weekends | |||
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81513 | 1 | Bacterial vaginosis- RNA | ||
| 87481 | 1 | Candida species- amplified probe | ||
| 87661 | 1 | Trichomonas vaginalis- amplified probe |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81513 | 1 | Bacterial vaginosis- RNA | ||
| 87481 | 1 | Candida species- amplified probe | ||
| 87661 | 1 | Trichomonas vaginalis- amplified probe |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Vaginitis Panel, NAT |