TH44 : Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA SWAB

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:

T Vag DNA Swab

Methodology:

Multiplex PCR

Clinical Utility:

Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. About 70% of people infected with TV do not have any symptoms. Those with symptoms may experience itching, burning or irritation of the genital area, discharge of the penis for males and a change to vaginal discharge with an unusual fishy smell for females. Left untreated, TV can increase the risk of spreading or contracting other STIs such as HIV. Pregnant women with TV may experience complications such as preterm delivery and low infant birth weight.

ORDERING:

Test Code:

TH44-1

Turnaround Time:

3 DAYS

Preferred Specimen:

Roche Collection Swab

Collection:

Container	Qty	Temp	Stability
Roche Collection Swab	1	Room Temp

Collection Instructions:

RCS: CLEAN: Using the woven swab (Swab A), remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa. Discard the swab after cleaning. NOTE: Cleaning excess mucus from the cervical os is required to ensure an adequate sample is obtained for processing. COLLECT: To collect the specimen, hold flocked swab (Swab B) with the scoreline above your hand and insert into the endocervical canal. Gently rotate the swab 5 times in one direction in the endocervical canal. Do not over-rotate. Carefully withdraw the swab, avoiding any contact with the vaginal mucosa. ALIGN: Remove the cap from the cobas® PCR Media Tube and lower the swab specimen into the tube until the visible scoreline on the swab shaft is aligned with the tube rim. The bud of the swab should not be submerged into the liquid prior to breaking the shaft. BREAK: Carefully leverage the swab against the tube rim to break the swab shaft at the scoreline. CLOSE: Tightly re-cap the cobas® PCR Media Tube. The specimen is now ready for transport. Discard the top portion of the swab.

Storage Transport Instructions:

CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS:Sample must be collected in a Roche collection swab only