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HelpTest Code TRICHM Trichomonas Vaginalis by PCR
Methodology
Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Unprocessed Urine Specimen
|
Specimen |
Transport and Storage Temperature (°C) |
Storage Time |
|
Female and Male Urine |
2-8°C |
4 days |
|
Female and Male Urine |
15-30°C |
4 hours |
Urine Specimens in Xpert Urine Transport Reagent (XUTR)
|
Specimen |
Transport and Storage Temperature (°C) |
Storage Time |
|
Urine in XUTR |
2-8°C |
28 days |
|
Urine in XUTR |
15-30°C |
14 days |
Swab Specimens in Xpert Swab Transport Reagent (XSTR)
|
Specimen |
Transport and Storage Temperature (°C) |
Storage Time |
|
Endocervical XSTR |
2-30°C |
60 days |
|
Vaginal XSTR |
2-30°C |
60 days |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday