Trichomonas vaginalis Detection by PCR (urine only)

TRICH PCR Urine

Trichomonas vaginalis Detection by PCR (urine only)

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB7130

Synonyms:

Performing Lab:

Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories

Container Type:

Polypropylene urine container without preservative

Specimen Type:

Urine

Preferred Volume:

10 - 50 mL of first-catch, random urine

Collection Procedure:

1. Collect 10 - 50 mL from a first-catch, random urine collection in a polypropylene container without preservative. Urine that has been transferred to a yellow top tube without preservative is also acceptable.
2. Label the container with the patient's full name, date of birth, identification number, date and time of collection, initials of the person collecting the specimen, and the specimen source.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
4. The specimen source is required on the request form for processing.

Specimen Processing:

This test is for Urine only

Store and Transport:

Room Temp or Refrigerated

Stability:

Room temperature < 24 hours
Refrigerate >24 hours

Unacceptable Condition:

Urine specimens containing preservative (gray top or tiger top urine tubes) or frozen urine specimens are not acceptable.

CPT Codes:

87661- Trichomonas PCR (EAP 30633362)

Test Schedule:

Testing is performed in batches. Test is not offered on a STAT basis.

Method:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Ranges:

Not detected

Notes:

This test is for urine only and is performed in the SLH Molecular Diagnostics Dept.
The average TAT is 3 - 4 days

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