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HelpTEST ID VAGDNAP VAGINOSIS PANEL (AFFIRM)
Infectious
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Microbiology
Specimen Type
Vaginal swab transported in the AFFIRM VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System
Specimen Required
**Use only the BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport system or the BD Affirm VPIII sample collection set**
**Separate swabs must be collected for other tests, e.g. culture and/or other alternative testing**
1. Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fomix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall 2-3 times to ensure the entire circumfrence of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the vaginal wall while removing the swab.
2. Immediately place the swab into the sample collection tube.
3. With the swab touching the BOTTOM of the transport tube, grasp the pre-scored handle of the swab, just above the top of the tube, and bend until the swab breaks. Discard the broken handle.
4. Place the cap over the exposed end of the swab and firmly press the cap onto the tube. The cap will "snap" onto the tube when it is seated properly.
5. Label tube with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
6. Forward to the laboratory promptly at ambient temperature
Specimen Minimum Volume
One swab submitted in the Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| AFFIRM VPIII BD swab | Ambient (Preferred) | 72hrs from collection |
| AFFIRM VPIII BD swab | Refrigerated | 72hrs from collection |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Methodology
DNA probe test intended for the detection of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acids in vaginal fluid specimens from patients with symptoms of vaginitis/vaginosis.