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eD-H Order Code
LAB4026
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical | 1.0 ML | ||
| Urine | 1.0 ML | ||
| Vaginal | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichomonas Gene Amp | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Negative | ||
| 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Negative |
Specimen Stability
14 days, urine must be put into transport within 24 hours
Additional Specimen Instructions
Acceptable sources;
Female: vaginal, cervical, urine
Male: urine
For urine specimens, collect less than 30mL of first catch urine. Offsite clinics, transfer 2mL to the Aptima urine transport tube. Aptima swab and urine transport can be obtained from client response center.
FDA approved specimen types for this assay are cervical and vaginal (sensitivity: 95.3-100%, specificity: 95.2-100%). Sensitivity and specificity for urine (male and female) has not been determined.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Trichomonas Gene Amp | The only FDA approved specimen types for this assay are cervix and vaginal. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT(s)
87661
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology