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Expanded Vaginosis Panel (Aptima)
Alternate Name: VGExpnd(Aptima)
SAL Code:
4222
Turn Around Time:
1-3 Days
Setup:
M-F
Department:
Molecular Diagnostics
Performing Laboratory:
Sherman Abrams Laboratory
Specimen Requirements:
Primary Tube:
APTIMA
Primary Substance:
Vaginal
Temperature
Period
Stable Ambient:
10 Days
Stable Fridge:
10 Days
Stable Frozen:
Not acceptable
Additional Information:
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of the most common causes of vaginosis in women with a clinical presentation consistent with this disorder. The Bacterial Vaginosis test detects the three most common causes of bacterial vaginosis (Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, and Lactobacillus species). It is also used to determine the most frequent causes of vulvovaginal candidiasis, the Candida species, including the frequently antifungal resistant Candida glabrata. Finally, the test also detects the three common sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis.
Sample Collection:
Vaginal swab: Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Aptima® swab by touching the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. Tightly screw on the cap.
Test Information:
Components:
| Component Name | CPT | Loinc |
| Bacterial Vaginosis, Vaginal | 46999-9 | Candida glabrata, Vaginal | 94421-5 | Candida spp, Vaginal | 94422-3 | Chlamydia trachomatis, Vaginal | 87491 | 43304-5 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Vaginal | 43305-2 | Trichomonas vaginalis, Vaginal | 6568-0 |
