Bacterial Vaginosis/Vaginitis Panel
Also known as: Trichomoniasis, Yeast, Vaginal Infection, Affirm™, Trichomonas
Use
G. vaginalis is associated (in concert with other organisms) with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida species are known agents of vaginitis.
Special Instructions
Cervical specimens should be avoided due to elevated sialidase activity. Specimens should not be collected from a patient who has used any vaginal product (e.g., cream, gel, spermicide, or douching) in the previous 72 hours.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab
Container
AFFIRM™ VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS)
Collection Instructions
Vaginal swab (one BD AFFIRM™ ATTS swab) from the posterior fornix and vaginal wall; place immediately in AFFIRM™ VPIII ATTS
Causes for Rejection
Specimen >72 hours old; swabs received in other transport systems; received frozen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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