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HelpOrder Code Trich TMA Trichomonas vaginalis TMA
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB6832IA
Collection tube (preferred)
Aptima Kit
Stability
Urine
Specimens can be transported to the lab in at 2°C to 30°C in a sterile urine cup. Urine specimens must be transferred into the urine specimen transport tube within 24 hours of collection.
Cervical, endocervical, vaginal, and urethral
Stable for 60 days
Rejection Criteria
Urine volume greater than 30 mL, or less than 20 mL
Oral or rectal specimens
Performance
Monday through Friday
Notes
Cervical, endocervical, vaginal, and urethral: no patient prep required.
For urine specimens, must not have urinated for at least one hour and must be the initial 20 mL of urine. Trichomonas not performed on oral, esophageal, anal, or rectal specimens, order CT/GC only.