Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplified Test (NAAT) TVAT
Method(s) | Nucleic Acid Amplified Test (NAAT) |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | 1. Aptima Unisex Collector: use for endocervical specimens. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below. 2. Aptima Multitest Collector: use for vaginal specimens. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below. 3. Urine Specimens: A first void specimen of 20-50 mL, not midstream should be collected in a sterile container. No cleansing wipes should be used. For best stabilty and to reduce issues of leaking, the urine can be transferred into a XPERT Urine Collection tube. Refer to specimen collection instructions in links below. |
Transport | Refrigerated (2-8°C) or Ambient (20-25°C) |
Remarks | 1. The performance of the CT, NG, or TV molecular assays have not been evaluated in patients less than 14 years of age. 2. Only a first void urine specimen should be submitted. 3. Aptima Unisex Collection Kit: The swab with the white shaft is for removing mucus from the cervical area only and the swab with the blue shaft is for specimen collection and testing. A collector tube with the white shaft will be rejected. 4. Always use the swab(s) that come with the kit. A collector tube with other swabs will be rejected. |
Stability | 1. Aptima Unisex Collector: 2-30°C 60 days (Frozen -20 to -70°C 12 months) 2. Aptima Multitest Collector: 2-30°C 60 days (Frozen -20 to -70°C 12 months) 3. Urine specimen: a) in sterile cup: 24 hours at ambient (20-25°C), 8 days refrigerated (2-8°C) b) XPERT urine collection kit: 3 days ambient (20-25°C), 45 days refrigerated (2-8°C) |
Unacceptable Conditions | 1. Collectors other than the ones noted above or with swabs other than specified with the collection kits. 2. Aptima collectors submitted with the swab with the white shaft. |
Schedule | Tuesdays Only |
Billing Code | 3010402 |
CPTCode | 87661 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Negative for Trichomonas vaginalis by Amplified DNA Probe. |