Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Synonyms
T. vaginalis; Urine Trichomonas; Trichomonas Urine
Specimen Type
Swab or Urine
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB0800005
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Male Urethral Swab or Urine (male)
Container Type
APTIMA Unisex Swab or Urine Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Male urine: The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection. Patient to provide a first-catch urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. Collection of large volumes of urine may result in specimen dilution that may reduce test sensitivity. 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Gen-Probe APTIMA Urine transport ASAP or within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Urine specimens must be refrigerated pending transfer into APTIMA transport medium.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days (60 Days for Swab); Refrigerated: 30 Days (60 Days for Swab); Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Vaginal swabs; Female urine
Processing Instructions
Male urine: 2 mL of urine specimen must be transferred into the Gen-Probe APTIMA Urine transport ASAP or within 24 hours of collection and before being assayed. Urine specimens must be refrigerated pending transfer into APTIMA transport medium.
CPT Codes
87661
Revised
12/19/23
Initials
SA