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Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit
Collection Method
Vaginal collection
Container
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal
Acceptable Specimen(s)
BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit
Reference or Target Ranges
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Trichomonas vaginalis: |
Negative |
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Candida group: |
Negative |
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Candida glabrata: |
Negative |
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Candida krusei: |
Negative |
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Bacterial vaginosis: |
Negative |
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Days |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
14 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
0700 - 1500 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
24 Hours |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Microbiology |
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Methodology/Method Description |
BD Max PCR |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Candida group includes: Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis and/or Candida dubliniensis
Bacterial vaginalis group includes: Gardnerella vaginalsis, L. crispatus, L. jensenii, Atropobium vaginae, BVAB-2 and/or Megasphaera-1
Methodology/Method Description
BD MAX PCR
CPT Codes
81514