Test Code TRCTMA Trichomonas by TMA for Peds <18 years
Additional Codes
2005506
Performing Lab
ARUP
Methodology
Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Specimen Type
First catch urine or vaginal specimen with pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab kit
Preferred Collection Container
Sterile cup (up to 24 hours)
Within 24 hours, transfer urine to:
Vaginal- pink swab from:
Collection Volume
2 mL urine or 1 sab
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL urine or 1 swab
Collection Instructions
Transfer 2 mL urine within 24 hours to Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube.
Vaginal specimen is collected with pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab Collection kit
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Unpreserved urine greater than 24 hours old
Large white swab included in Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit is for preparatory cleaning of the endocervix and is unacceptable for testing. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above. Specimen in swab transport media without a swab.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Unpreserved urine: 24 hours
Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 year
MultiTest or Unisex Swab: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 1 year
Turn Around Time
2-5 days
CPT Coding
87661
EPIC Code
LAB1380C
Acceptable Collection Container
Urine in sterile cup; vaginal specimen using pink swab from Aptima MultiTest Swab kit
Testing Volume
2.0 mL urine or 1 swab
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
LOINC
Specimen Source 31208-2
T. vaginalis by TMA 46154-1