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Expanded BV Panel
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Test Name
Expanded BV Panel
Description
Pooled Lactobacillus species, Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Megaspheara I, and BVAB2 testing by molecular methods.
Test Code
84079
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen
Submit only one (1) of the following specimens:
Endocervical swab using APTIMA
®
Unisex Swab Collection Kit
Vaginal swab using APTIMA
®
Multitest Swab Specimen Kit
Specimen Collection
Endocervical swab specimens – please refer to instructions in
Collection of Endocervical Swab Specimens Using the APTIMA
®
Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit.
Vaginal swab specimens – please refer to instructions in
Collection of Vaginal Swab Specimens Using the APTIMA
®
Multitest Swab Specimen Kit.
Storage Requirements
Store specimens at room temperature (15 to 30°C) until transported. DO NOT freeze.
Causes for Rejections
APTIMA
®
swab vial specimens submitted without a swab will be rejected.
Click here for
Specimen Rejection Criteria.
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
3-4 days
Methodology
Real time PCR
Limitations
Test results may be affected by improper/inadequate specimen collection.
CPT Code
87801