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Test Code CVRNA Candida Vaginitis, Nucleic Acid Amplification RNA, Vaginal


Necessary Information


 



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Vaginal

Supplies: Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit (T584)

Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab

Specimen Volume: Swab

Collection Instructions:

1. Specimens must be collected using the Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit.

2. Insert swab (pink shaft) about 5 cm past introitus and rotate gently for 30 seconds.

3. Place swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.

4. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.

5. Maintain swab container at 2 to 30° C (refrigerate temperature is preferred) and transport within 30 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, freeze at -20 to -70° C up to 60 days.


Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Candida vaginitis

 

This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.

Method Name

Transcription Mediated Amplification

Reporting Name

Candida vaginitis, Amplified RNA

Specimen Type

Vaginal

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Vaginal Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days APTIMA VIAL
  Frozen  60 days APTIMA VIAL
  Ambient  30 days APTIMA VIAL

Reject Due To

Incorrect swab
Transport tubes containing more than one swab		 Reject

Reference Values

Candida glabrata

Negative

 

Candida species group (C albicans, C tropicalis, C parapsilosis, C dubliniensis)

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87481

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CVRNA Candida vaginitis, Amplified RNA 92703-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
621517 Candida species, Amplified RNA 94422-3
621518 Candida glabrata, Amplified RNA 94421-5