BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS/VAGINITIS PANEL

Test Code 14577

CPT Code(s) 87480, 87510, 87660

Includes Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis

Methodology DNA Probe

Limitations

Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity. Specimens should not be collected from a patient who has used any vaginal product in the previous 72 hours, e.g., cream, gel, spermicide, or douching.

Reference Range(s)

Clinical Significance

G. vaginalis is associated (in concert with other organisms) with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas and candida species are known agents of vaginitis.

Alternative Name(s)

Candida,Yeast,Affirm™,Affirm VPII,Vaginal Infection,Trichomonas,Trichomoniasis,Gardnerella,BV/Vaginitis Panel DNA Probe