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HelpTest Code BVRNA Bacterial Vaginosis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Vaginal
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Vaginal
Supplies: Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit (T584)
Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen must be collected using the Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit.
2. Insert swab (pink shaft) about 5 cm past introitus and rotate gently for 30 seconds.
3. Place swab into transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
4. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name and collection date and time.
5. Maintain swab container between 2 and 30° C (refrigerate temperature is preferred) and transport within 30 days of collection. If longer storage is needed, store frozen between -20 and -70° C for up to 60 days.
Useful For
Aid for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
Reporting Name
Bacterial Vaginosis, Amplified RNASpecimen Type
VaginalSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | APTIMA VIAL |
| Frozen | 60 days | APTIMA VIAL | |
| Ambient | 30 days | APTIMA VIAL |
Reject Due To
| Incorrect swab | Reject |
| Transport tube containing more than one swab | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Method Description
The Aptima BV (bacterial vaginosis) assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification for detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with BV, including Lactobacillus (Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae. The Panther system detects and discriminates between four fluorescent signals corresponding to Lactobacillus group, Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis, and IC amplification products. Signal emergence times for each target organism are compared to calibration information to determine the BV Positive or Negative status of each sample.(Package Insert: Aptima BV Assay. AW-31481-001. Hologic, Inc; 01/2026)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81513
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BVRNA | Bacterial Vaginosis, Amplified RNA | 103590-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 620738 | Bacterial Vaginosis, Amplified RNA | 103590-6 |