TM73 : Trichomonas vaginalis DNA

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:

T vag DNA (Roche)

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:

TM73-9

Turnaround Time:

3 DAYS

Preferred Specimen:

Urine Cobas Vial

Collection:

Container	Qty	Temp	Stability
Urine Cobas Vial	1	Room Temp

Collection Instructions:

UCOB: Patients should not urinate 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Approximately 10-15 mL of urine should be collected from the beginning of the stream. Once collected the urine should be transferred to the cobas PCR media tube within 24 hrs. Use transfer pipette to add urine to the cobas PCR tube. Final volume of the tube should be between fill lines. Replace and tighten the cap and invert the tube 5 times to mix.

Storage Transport Instructions:

Sample must be collected in a Roche collection tube only