Vaginosis Panel Affirm

Synonyms

Bacterial vaginosis, Vaginosis, Gardnerella, Vaginitis, Candida, Candida vulvovaginitis, Trichomoniasis, Trichomonas

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Bacterial Vaginosis Panel

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Bacterial Vaginosis Panel

EPIC Order Name

Vaginosis Panel (BD Affirm)

Clinical Info

This test is intended for use in the detection and identification of Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida vulvovaginitis, or Trichomoniasis using molecular nucleic acid hybridization probes. For more sensitive detection the "Vaginitis Panel NAAT" (Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis) by nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) is recommended. 

Specimen Type

Swab, Vaginal

Specimen Volume

Container

BD AffirmTM VPIII Collection System Sample Collection Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen using BD AffirmTM VPIII Swab Collection system
1. Label the BD Affirm Sample Collection Tube (SCT) 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 (SCT).
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.

Transport Instructions

Transport Refrigerated (2 to 8 C) OR Ambient (25 to 30 C) 

Specimen Stability


Within 72 hours - Refrigerated (2 to 8 C) OR Ambient (25 to 30 C) 
 

Methodology

Nucleic acid hybridization probe

Days Performed

Monday though Saturday
TAT:  72 hours

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87800

PDM

5910445

Result Interpretation

Not detected for Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Gardnerella vaginalis

Forms

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