8489 Bacterial Vaginosis

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 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 the following: Bacterial vaginosis, Candida glabrata, Candida spp. and Trichomonas vaginalis

CPT Codes

81513, 87481 x2, 87661