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Leukorrhea Panel, reflex to Candida Speciation if Positive (includes Candida, Gardnerella, Trich, CT/NG)

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Test Name

Leukorrhea Panel, reflex to Candida Speciation if Positive (includes Candida, Gardnerella, Trich, CT/NG)

Description

Candida, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis testing by molecular methods. Candida specication will be performed if the specimen tests positive for Candida species.

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Test Code

48978

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

Submit only one (1) of the following specimens:

ThinPrep^® Pap specimen
Endocervical swab using APTIMA^® Unisex Swab Collection Kit
Vaginal swab using APTIMA^® Multitest Swab Specimen Kit

Specimen Collection

ThinPrep^® specimens – please refer to instructions in Collection of Pap Specimens Using ThinPrep.^® Collect material as for a routine Pap specimen; it is important that cervical mucus be removed.
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.
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GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Limitations

Refer to specific test limitations.

CPT Code

87661, 87511, 87481, 87491, 87591, add 87481x4 if Candida positive