CANDIDA SIX-SPECIES PROFILE, NAA

Synonyms

• CANDIDA SIX-SPECIES PROFILE, NAA
• LAB14897
• VAGCAN6PAN

Cerner Name

Candida Six-Species Profile, NAA

Clinical Info

Use
This test is used to detect the presence of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida lusitaniae and Candida krusei DNA in vaginal samples as an aid to the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women.

Specimen Sources

Vagina

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

One Swab

Container

Aptima Swab

Collection Instructions

Vaginal swab: Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Aptima® swab by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. Tightly screw on the cap.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not acceptable

Methodology

Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-5 Days

Performing Laboratories

• NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp

CPT

87801

PDM

265933

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms