Vaginosis Profile Saline
Order Name
VAG PROF
Test Number: 2915425
Revision Date 09/17/2018
Test Number: 2915425
Revision Date 09/17/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ph of vaginal discharge
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48037-6 | |
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Whiff test
|
Amine | 46730-8 |
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Gram stain
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Trichomonas Microscopic Examination
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Microscopy | 32766-8 |
|
Vaginal Yeast Examination
|
Microscopy | 32765-0 |
|
Clue Cell Examination
|
Microscopy | 32764-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Swab | Sterile Saline | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Obtain specimen from mucosal surface and place swab in saline tube. Samples contaminated with preparations containing iodine or by the immediate prior use of vaginal lubricants are not recommended. For optimal results, testing should be performed as soon as possible following collection; specimens must be <24 hours old upon arrival. Note: The Vaginal Profile from Swab (with Trichomonas Antigen), is recommended for specimens being testing >2 hours after collection. Please refer to test 2915445 for collection information. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Determines bacterial vaginosis or yeast vaginitis |
| CPT Code(s) | 83986; 82120; 87210; 87205 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |