8496Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab)
Swab specimens in transport tubes can be stored at 2ºC to 30ºC for up to 30 days.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab)
Method
NAAT (Hologic/Genprobe)
Schedule
Batched Tuesday and Thursday
Instructions/Notes
For a complete list of assay limitations, we recommend that you review the manufacturer’s package insert: https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-products/aptima-cvtv-assay and https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-products/aptima-bv-assay
Clinical Utility
Includes testing for Candida glabrata and Candida spp.
CPT Codes
87661 x 2
