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Test Code DVAG Vaginal Pathogens DNA Probe

Performing Laboratory

Women and Children's Hospital Laboratory            304-388-2385

Specimen Requirements

Affirm VP III ambient temperature transport system

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient

Storage and Stability

Room temperature 15-30oC (swab only)             1 hr            
Room temperature 15-30oC (swab placed in media)     72 hrs
Refrigerated 2-8oC (swab only)    4 hours

Reference Values

Negative

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Hybridization

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Results expected within 90 minutes

 

CPT Coding

87840-Candita sp.

87510-Gardenerall sp.

87660-Trichomonas sp.