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Test Code Soft: VPPCR Vaginal Panel by PCR

Important Note

The Cepheid Xpert Xpress Multiplex Vaginal Panel test is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for qualitative detection of DNA targets from anaerobic bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis, Candida species associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Trichomonas vaginalis, the agent of trichomoniasis.

Additional Codes

SoftLab code VPPCR
Epic code LAB1771
Epic name Vaginal Panel by PCR

 

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Medical Center Laboratory -- Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Vaginal swab (either clinician-collected or self-collected in a clinical setting)
Container Type: Xpert Swab Collection Kit (SWAB/G-50) available from Microbiology 331-5804
Stability:  42 days at 2 - 28 °C

 

Reference Values

Negative for Bacterial vaginosis, Candida species group, Candida glabrata/krusei group, and Trichomonas vaginalis.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Run Mon-Sun 24 hour availability.

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Test Classification and CPT Coding

cpt 81515 cdm 30000762