Candida glabrata, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis by TMA

Also known as: CVTV TMA

Clinical Use

Use

This test aids in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis by detecting Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida glabrata, and other Candida species, including C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis, and C. tropicalis. It does not differentiate among organisms within the Candida species group, making it essential in clinical decision-making for patients presenting with symptoms of vaginitis. The test is particularly relevant due to its ability to identify multiple causative organisms in a single assay.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

A negative result does not preclude a possible infection, and this test does not differentiate among organisms within the Candida species group. Results should be interpreted alongside other clinical data. The assay is not validated for specimens collected at home and is not intended for forensic purposes, such as the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse.

Test Details

New York Approved

Methodology

PCR-based (Transcription-Mediated Amplification)

Biomarkers

3 components

Candida glabrata Detection by TMA • Transcription-Mediated AmplificationCandida species Detection by TMA • Transcription-Mediated AmplificationTrichomonas vaginalis Detection by TMA • Transcription-Mediated Amplification

LOINC Codes

Result Codes

62460-1 - Candida DNA Vag Ql NAA+probe
69563-5 - C glabrata DNA Vag Ql NAA+probe
62461-9 - T vaginalis DNA Vag Ql NAA+probe

Result Turnaround Time

1-4 days

Specimen

Vaginal Swab

Volume

Not provided

Minimum Volume

Not provided

Container

MultiTest Swab Specimen Transport Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect vaginal specimen using pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab Collection kit. Place swab in MultiTest Swab Specimen Transport Tube, break shaft at scoreline, then recap tube.