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TEST ID URTRICHPCR TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION, URINE

Important Note

In vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of ribosomal RNA from Trichomonas vaginalis from urine samples

**Patients should refrain from urination for at least one hour prior to collection**

**If urine culture is requested, a separate collection is advised**

 

 

Infectious

Additional Codes

 

 

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Microbiology

Specimen Type

Urine in urine collection cup

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

20-30ml of unpreserved urine 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Urine in sterile container Refrigerated or Ambient 24 hours
APTIMA urine collection tube Refrigerated or Ambient 30 days
APTIMA urine collection tube        Frozen (≤-20C) 24 months

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Specimen Collection

Urine Specimens

  • Urine collection instructions
    • **The patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to collection**
    • Instruct the patient to provide 20-30ml of first-catch urine into a sterile, urine collection cup. 
    • DO NOT USE CLEANSING WIPES PRIOR TO COLLECTION
    • Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.
    • In the laboratory, transfer approximately 2-3mls of urine to the APTIMA urine collection transport tube, making sure the total volume is within the indicator lines on the transport tube.
    • Specimen must be transferred within 24 hours of collection

            **Collection of larger volumes of urine may results in target dilution and reduce                             sensitivity**

          

 

 

Methodology

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Availability

Within 72 hours of receipt in the laboratory