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Vaginosis Panel (Affirm)

Alternate Name: Vaginitis_Affirm

SAL Code:

4220

Loinc:

92724-4

Turn Around Time:

1 Day

Setup:

Daily

Department:

Molecular Diagnostics

Specimen Requirements:

Primary Tube:

AFFIRM

Primary Substance:

Vaginal

Temperature

Period

Stable Ambient:

72 Hours

Stable Fridge:

72 Hours

Stable Frozen:

Unacceptable

Clinical Info:

The BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test is a DNA probe test intended for use in the detection and identification of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid in vaginal fluid specimens from patients with symptoms of vaginitis/vaginosis.

Sample Collection:

Vaginal Sample Collection
1. Label the Sample Collection Tube with the patient identification information. Include the time the sample was collected.
2. Place the patient in position for a pelvic examination. Insert a speculum into the vagina to permit visualization of the posterior vaginal fornix.
3. Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times, ensuring the entire circumference of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the lateral vaginal wall while removing the swab.
4. Immediately place the swab into the Sample Collection Tube.
5. With the swab touching the BOTTOM of the collection tube, grasp the pre-scored handle of the swab just above the top of the tube and bend until the swab breaks. When the swab is fully inserted into the collection tube, the score mark on the swab is approximately 1 cm above the top of the collection tube. Discard the broken handle into an infectious waste container.
6. Place the cap over the exposed end of the swab and firmly press the cap onto the tube. The cap will “snap” onto the tube when it is properly seated.

Test Limitations:

Optimal test results require appropriate specimen collection. Test results may be affected by improper specimen collection, handling and/or storage conditions. A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of vaginitis/vaginosis. The BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test method is for use with vaginal fluid specimens from patients with symptoms of vaginitis/vaginosis. Performance with other specimens or other patient populations has not been established.

Test Information:

Components:

Component Name CPT Loinc
Candida DNA Probe 87480 92699-8
Gardnerella DNA Probe 87510 92698-0
Trichomonas DNA Probe 87660 92700-4

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