SureSwab® Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV), TMA
Also known as: vaginal discharge, Leukorrhea, Vaginal yeast, Bacterial Vaginosis, Vaginal itching
Use
This in vitro nucleic acid amplification test (transcription‑mediated amplification, TMA) is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis (Candida vaginitis) by detecting RNA from Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) and Candida glabrata in clinician‑collected or patient self‑collected vaginal swab specimens from females presenting with vaginitis symptoms.
Special Instructions
Uses Aptima® Multitest swab collection kit (Supply # A03). Allows patient self‑collection in clinical settings. Follow instructions in Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label).
Limitations
Not provided.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
PCR-based (Other)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Aptima® Multitest transport tube
Collection Instructions
1 vaginal swab collected in Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube; follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label)
Storage Instructions
Room temperature transport
Causes for Rejection
Transport tube with no swab; two swabs; cleaning swab; non‑Aptima swabs; swab inverted; viral transport media; excess mucus; Aptima tube with pierced foil lid
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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