Trichomonas vaginalis screen (Calgary/South)
- Test Name:
- Trichomonas vaginalis screen (Calgary/South)
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomoniasis (genital infection)
Vaginitis
- Body Source(s):
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Cervix
Urethra
Urine, first catch
Vagina
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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Test includes detection of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT)
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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30 mL sterile container
60 mL sterile, plastic container
APTIMA Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit - vaginal
APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
- Comments:
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Preferred - female: vaginal swab
Preferred - male: urineOnly one specimen is required to perform molecular testing for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis. Refer to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea screen
- Collection Instructions:
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Patient Instructions:
Female: Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Trichomonas vaginalis for Females
Male: Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Trichomonas vaginalis for Males
If patient requires both midstream urinalysis and initial stream collection for CT/GC/TV:
Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Trichomonas vaginalis for Testing & Midstream Urine (combined)
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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For clinics transferring a urine specimen to APTIMA®
Urine Specimen Collection Kit for Male and Female Urine Specimens (hologic.com) for instructions
Laboratory Staff: Refer to procedure C.trachomatis N.gonorrhoeae T.vaginalis - MX2030 Aptima Transfer
**Package specimens individually - it is extremely important in order to prevent cross-contamination**
- Transport Temperature:
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Swab in APTIMA transport media is stable for 60 days at 2º- 30ºC
Urine in an APTIMA transport tube is stable for 30 days at 2º- 30ºC
Urine in the primary, sterile collection container must be:
• transported to the lab within 24 hours of collection
• transferred to the APTIMA Urine Transport Tube for Male & Female urine specimens
within that time
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Comments:
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Trichomonas vaginalis detected by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT)
For suspected sexual abuse cases or other medico-legal indications, refer to Canadian Guidelines at Sexually Transmitted Infections and blood-borne infections: Guides for health professionals
- Last Reviewed:
- 14 June 2023
