| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) OR Aptima® Unisex Swab® OR Urine OR Liquid-based Pap (ThinPrep or SurePath) |
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) --7 days Aptima® Unisex Swab®-7 days ambient temperature Urine--24 hours ambient temperature Liquid-based Pap (ThinPrep or SurePath)--21 days ambient |
Not Detected |
Specimen Requirements
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Aptima® Unisex Swab®--Endocervical (female) or urethral (male) sample
Urine--2 mL urine using Aptima® Urine Specimen Collection Kit Liquid-based Pap (ThinPrep or SurePath)--Cervical sample from junction of the ectocervix and endocervix |
Method
TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)
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Schedule
Tues-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24-48hrs (excluding weekends)
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Instructions/Notes |
Clinical Utility
Molecular screening of women and men for Trichomonas vaginalis
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CPT Codes |
Related Materials |