SURESWAB®, BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS DNA, QUANTITATIVE, REAL-TIME PCR

SURESWAB®, BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS DNA, QUANTITATIVE, REAL-TIME PCR

Test Code 16898

 

CPT Code(s) 87512, 87799 (x3)

 

Includes

Lactobacillus spp., Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera spp. and Gardnerella vaginalis

 

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

 

Reference Range(s) See Laboratory Report

 

Clinical Significance

Concentrations of Lactobacilli are collectively reported under the term “Lactobacillusspp.”, as these species are among the peroxide producing Lactobacilli thought to be protective against bacterial vaginosis. In the absence of peroxide producing Lactobacilli, Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera spp., and Gardnerella (>6.0 log (cells/ mL)) have been associated with vaginosis.

 

Alternative Name(s)

BV,Megasphaera,Atopobium vaginae,Gardnerella

 

Acceptable Specimen

 

Collection Aptima Vaginal Swab, Aptima Endocerivcal Swab