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HelpTest Code FNSVGM Vaginitis (VG), NuSwab
Important Note
Testing performed on females age 14 and younger.
If >=14 years of age, refer to AVAGMO. If male, see MTRNAM.
Panel includes: Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, and Trichomoniasis.
Please note this test requires an APTIMA swab (Orange or Purple):
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP | Mayo Code |
|---|---|
| LAB3737 | FNSVG |
Method Name
Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA)
Reporting Name
NuSwab Vaginitis (VG)Specimen Type
SwabSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Vagina swab
Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection kit; Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit
Specimen Volume: 1 Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Aptima swab by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid.
2. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube.
3. Tightly screw on the cap.
4. Submit one vaginal Aptima Multitest or Unisex swab.
5. Send refrigerate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
One swab
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Swab | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Inappropriate specimen transport conditions, including specimens received frozen | Reject |
| Specimens received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours) | Reject |
| Specimen leaked in transit | Reject |
| Specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device | Reject |
| Specimens with inappropriate source for test requested | Reject |
| Specimen with fixative or additives | Reject |
| Aptima urine transport | Reject |
| Aptima swab transport >30 days from collection | Reject |
| Aptima swab specimen without a swab | Reject |
| Cleaning swab (white-shaft swab) in Aptima swab transport | Reject |
| any non-Aptima swab submitted in Aptima transport device | Reject |
| Transport device with multiple swabs | Reject |
| Bloody or grossly mucoid specimens | Reject |
| Bacterial swabs | Reject |
| Specimen in ProbeTec UPT transport | Reject |
| ProbeTec Q-swabs | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.CPT Code Information
87801
87798 x 3
87661
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNSVG | NuSwab Vaginitis (VG) | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z4735 | Atopobium vaginae | 69565-0 |
| Z4736 | BVAB 2 | 69566-8 |
| Z4737 | Megasphaera 1 | 69567-6 |
| Z4738 | Candida albicans, NAA | 69562-7 |
| Z4739 | Candida glabrata, NAA | 69563-5 |
| Z4740 | Trich vag by NAA | 62461-9 |