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HelpTest Code LAB1234688 Vaginitis (VG), NuSwab
Useful For
Used to detect the presence of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata DNA in vaginal samples as an aid to the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women. Also used in the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infections.
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Burlington
Specimen Required
Submit one vaginal swab in APTIMA vaginal or unisex swab. Ship refrigerate.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | grossly contaminated specimens, leaking or broken tube |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report available within 4 to 8 days
Method Name
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
CPT Code Information
87801
87798 x 3
87661
LOINC Code Information
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNSVG | NuSwab Vaginitis (VG) | Not Provided |
| Result Id | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z4735 | Atopobium vaginae | 69565-0 |
| Z4736 | BVAB 2 | 69566-8 |
| Z4737 | Megasphaera 1 | 69567-6 |
| Z4738 | Candida albicans, NAA | 69562-7 |
| Z4739 | Candida glabrata, NAA | 69563-5 |
| Z4740 | Trich vag by NAA | 46154-1 |
Clinical Information
This test is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women with a clinical presentation consistent with this disorder. The BV test utilizes semiquantitative PCR analysis of the three most predictive marker organisms (Atopobium vaginae, BVAB-2, and Megasphaera-1) to generate a total score that correlates directly with the presence or absence of BV. In this test system, samples with a score of 0 to 1 are considered negative for BV, samples with a score of 3 to 6 are positive for BV, and samples with a score of 2 are indeterminate for BV.
Reference Values
Candida albicans, NAA: Negative
Candida glabrata, NAA: Negative
Trich vag by NAA: Negative