Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
Vaginal Swab in BD Max UVE sample buffer tube | 8 Days at Room Temperature, 14 Days Refrigerated | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsSpecimen Type:Vaginal Swab in BD Max UVE sample buffer tube |
Method
BD Max Real-time PCR
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Schedule
Monday-Friday
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Instructions/Notes
Collect swab prior to pelvic, speculum, or bimanual exam. No lubricant should be used. If speculum is used, do not collect specimen at posterior fornix. Lukewarm water may be used to warm and lubricate the speculum. If lubricant must be used, lubricant should be used sparingly (1.8 mm) and applied only to the exterior sides of the speculum blades, avoiding contact with the tip of the speculum. Avoid contact between the swab and the speculum or lubricant. Avoid use of lubricants that contain carbomer (or carbopol polymers). For a complete list of assay limitations, we recommend that you review the manufacturer’s package insert: http://legacy.bd.com/resource.aspx?IDX=35580
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Clinical Utility
The BD MAX Vaginal Panel is an automated qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of DNA targets from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (qualitative results reported based on detection and quantitation of targeted organism marker), Candida species associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Trichomonas vaginalis form vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic for vaginitis/vaginosis.
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CPT Codes
87481 x 3, 87801, 87661
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