| 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. | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsSpecimen Type:Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (Orange swab) |
Method
NAAT (Hologic/Genprobe)
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Schedule
Batched Tuesday and Thursday
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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
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Clinical Utility
Includes testing for the following: Bacterial vaginosis, Candida glabrata, Candida spp. and Trichomonas vaginalis
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CPT Codes
81513, 87481 x2, 87661
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