Trichomonas vaginalis by NAAT

• Submissions only accepted from the following HIV clinics with prior authorization from CEDEP and the Division of Laboratory Services:
  1. Maury Co HD
  2. Putnam Co HD
  3. Robertson Co HD
  4. West TN Regional Health Office
• Testing not approved for patients <14 years of age.

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Test Order Code:  TRICHV 

Test Order Description:  TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS VAGINAL

• Refer to manufacturer instructions provided with collection kits for specific patient preparation information. 
• Only clinician-collected endocervical and vaginal swab specimens will be accepted for testing. 

• Acceptable specimen types:

1. Endocervical swab specimens collected with Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit.
2. Vaginal swab specimens collected with Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit.

• Refer to manufacturer instructions provided with collection kits for specific specimen collection information. 
• Testing not approved for patients <14 years of age.

• Specimen should be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and specimen source.

• None

• After collection, place patient sample in biohazard bag with absorbent material using care not to touch the foil cap.
• Specimens should be maintained at 2 - 30°C until tested.

• Specimens must be placed in an individual biohazard bag with absorbent material and should be shipped to the laboratory on the day of collection.  
• All specimens for an individual patient may be combined in one bag. 
• Store and transport at 2 - 30°C; must arrive within 60 days of collection.
• All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 

• Specimens collected from patients <14 years of age will be rejected.
• If expiration date on tube is prior to collection date, specimen will be rejected. 
• Specimens received in improper collection kits will be rejected.
  
• Specimens received with no swab, two swabs, a cleaning swab, and/or a swab not supplied by Hologic will be rejected. 
• Specimens from submitters other than the HIV clinics, or without prior approval will be rejected. 
• Specimen is not indentified properly (i.e. information does not match the      accompanying order).

• Nashville