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HelpTest ID FNSVG Vaginitis (VG), NuSwab
Useful For
Used to detect the presence of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata DNA in vaginal samples as an aid to the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women. Also used in the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infections.
Method Name
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
Reporting Name
NuSwab Vaginitis (VG)Specimen Type
SwabSubmit one vaginal swab in APTIMA vaginal or unisex swab. Ship refrigerate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
One swab
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Swab | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 30 days |
Clinical Information
This test is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women with a clinical presentation consistent with this disorder. The BV test utilizes semiquantitative PCR analysis of the three most predictive marker organisms (Atopobium vaginae, BVAB-2, and Megasphaera-1) to generate a total score that correlates directly with the presence or absence of BV. In this test system, samples with a score of 0 to 1 are considered negative for BV, samples with a score of 3 to 6 are positive for BV, and samples with a score of 2 are indeterminate for BV.
Reference Values
Candida albicans, NAA: Negative
Candida glabrata, NAA: Negative
Trich vag by NAA: Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
4 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
87481 x 2
87798 x 3
87661