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HelpTest Code FNSVG Vaginitis (VG), NuSwab
Useful For
Used to detect the presence of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata DNA in vaginal samples as an aid to the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women. Also used in the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infections.
Method Name
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
Reporting Name
NuSwab Vaginitis (VG)Specimen Type
SwabSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: APTIMA Multitest, vaginal, or unisex swab
Specimen Volume: One swab
Collection Instructions: Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Gen-Probe Aptima swab by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. Tightly screw on the cap. Submit one vaginal swab in APTIMA Multitest, vaginal, or unisex swab. Ship refrigerate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
One swab
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | grossly contaminated specimens, leaking or broken tube; inappropriate specimen transport conditions, including specimens received frozen; specimens received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours); specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device; specimens with inappropriate source for test requested; specimen with fixative or additives; Aptima urine transport; Aptima swab transport >30 days from collection; Aptima swab specimen without a swab; cleaning swab (white-shaft swab) in Aptima swab transport; any non-Gen-Probe swab submitted in Aptima transport device; transport device with multiple swabs; bloody or grossly mucoid specimens; bacterial swabs; specimen in ProbeTec UPT transport; ProbeTec Q-swabs |
Reference Values
Candida albicans, NAA: Negative
Candida glabrata, NAA: Negative
Trich vag by NAA: Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.CPT Code Information
87801
87798 x 3
87661
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNSVG | NuSwab Vaginitis (VG) | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z4735 | Atopobium vaginae | 69565-0 |
| Z4736 | BVAB 2 | 69566-8 |
| Z4737 | Megasphaera 1 | 69567-6 |
| Z4738 | Candida albicans, NAA | 69562-7 |
| Z4739 | Candida glabrata, NAA | 69563-5 |
| Z4740 | Trich vag by NAA | 62461-9 |