SureSwab® Advanced Vaginitis Plus, TMA
Also known as: Gonorrhea Vaginitis, Fishy odor discharge, Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal yeast, Leukorrhea
Use
The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginitis using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from individuals with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis. It includes testing for bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomoniasis, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, by detecting RNA targets via transcription-mediated amplification.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Container
Aptima Multitest Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Follow instructions in the Aptima Multitest Collection Kit (orange label). Ensure swab touches the vagina walls; withdraw without touching skin; break swab to fit tube.
Storage Instructions
Transport at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Transport tube with no swab; transport tube with 2 swabs; transport tube containing cleaning swab; non‑Aptima® swabs; swab submitted inverted; swab in viral transport media; excess mucus; Aptima tubes with pierced foil lids
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |