Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Synonyms
Urine Trichomonas; Vaginitis; Trichomoniasis
Specimen Type
Swab or Urine
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4422
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Vaginal/Endocervical Swab or Urine (female or male)
Container Type
APTIMA Unisex Swab or Urine Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
APTIMA collection kits can be obtained from the lab. The APTIMA collection kits are located in the referral testing area. Vaginal swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima® Vaginal Swab Collection or Multitest Collection Kit (orange label). Endocervical swab: Follow instructions in the Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label). Excess mucus should be removed prior to sampling. Urine: Patient should not have urinated within one hour prior to collection. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the specimen. Female or male urine (no preservatives): Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (a maximum of 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima Specimen Transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane of the tube label.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days (60 Days for Swabs); Refrigerated: 30 Days (60 Days for Swabs); Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Transport tubes with 2 swabs; Transport tubes with non-Aptima swabs; Swab transport tubes with no swab; Specimens in broken containers; Swab submitted in viral transport media; Urine samples where the fluid level is not between the black fill lines; Pap via
Test Volume Required
1 Vaginal swab; 1 Endocervical swab or 2 mL Urine
Minimum Test Volume
1 Vaginal swab; 1 Endocervical swab or 2 mL Urine
Processing Instructions
Urine: 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Aptima Specimen Transport within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Use the tube provided in the urine specimen collection kit. The fluid (urine plus transport media) level in the urine transport tube must fall within the clear pane of the tube label.
CPT Codes
87661
Revised
4/13/23
Initials
SA