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Test Code LAB10671 Candida Detection NAAT

Additional Codes

Candida NAAT

Includes:

Identification of microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Collection:

Vaginal Swabs: Clinician collected vaginal swabs and patient collected vaginal swabs are FDA approved.
Note: If ordering an STD panel along with BV and CV, two multitest specimen collection containers are required. 
 

UNACCEPTABLE/REJECTED SPECIMENS:
No Swab in tube
Two swabs or folded swabs
Cleaning Swab
Any specimen other than a vaginal swab specimen
 

 

Storage Instructions:

Store and transport tubes refrigerated or room temperature up to one week after collection.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results are repored on the day test is performed.

Send To:

UMC Main Laboratory Specimen Receiving - EH319 Hospita Extension

Reference Interval:

Negative

Performed in:

UMC Main Lab - Molecular Pathology

Interpretive Data:

The Aptima® CV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:

• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)

• Candida glabrata.

This assay has been FDA-cleared for clinician-collected vaginal swab and patient-collected vaginal swab (in a clinical setting) from the Aptima Multitest swab collection kit.

Result Interpretation:
Positive: organism is detected
Negative: organism is not detected.

Invalid:  Sample was repeated, yielded a second invalid result; recommend collecting an additional specimen

 

Test Availability:

Specimens are batch processed Monday through Friday. Observed holidays may adjust testing schedule.