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BD AFFIRM VAGINOSIS PANEL
Number 1235
CPT Code
Alias MICROBIAL, VAGINITIS, VAGINOSIS, TRICHOMONAS, GARDNERELLA, CANDIDA
Specimen Container Affirm Transport System
Specimen Type Vaginal fluid
Turn Around Time 24-48 Hours
Days Performed Monday – Saturday
Reference Range
Alternate Specimen
Volume Swab
Stability Ambient 1 Day
Stability Refrigerated 3 Days
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Nucleic acid hybridization
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Additional Instructions
Break ampule in ATTS reagent dropper and dispense reagent into sample collection tube. Using transport swab provided, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Immediately place swab in collection tube. Break swab shaft at prescored line. Press cap onto collection tube until it snaps in place.
Performing Laboratory Primex
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