Trichomonas vaginalis, NAAT (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Test Name:
- Trichomonas vaginalis, NAAT (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomoniasis (genital infection)
- Body Source(s):
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1. Vagina
2. Cervix / endocervix
3. Urine
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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APTIMA Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit - vaginal
APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit - endocervical
APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit - male & female
- Comments:
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If clinically indicated, collection of the above specimen types can be submitted for concurrent testing on the Panther system, for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Collection Instructions:
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- Handling/Storage Comments:
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- APTIMA collection devices: Store and transport specimens collected, at 2ºC to 30ºC prior to testing
- Submit specimens to the laboratory for testing as soon as possible (within 7 days of collection)
- Rejection Criteria:
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- Mislabelled or unlabelled specimen/requisition
- No swab in collection device
- Dessicated swab/transport media
- Delay of specimen receipt in laboratory of >72 hours
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Comments:
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Trichomonas vaginalis - Important Information for Clinicians
- Last Reviewed:
- 06 May 2024
