BACTERIAL VAGINITIS EXPANDED PANEL (1)
05/19/2021
INDICATIONS:
To provide the proper collection protocol for bacterial vaginitis panel testing.
SPECIMEN:
APTIMA Endocervical/Male Urethra Swab Collection [Separate from Pap]: Endocervical swab specimens
SUPPLIES:
• CytoBrush & Spatula or Broom in ThinPrep or SurePath Liquid Based Collection Vial [Adjunct to Pap]
• APTIMA vaginal specimen collection swab and tube
• APTIMA unisex specimen collection swab and tube
• APTIMA urine specimen collection tube
• BC Affirm Microbial Transport Swab
COLLECTION:
One specimen will be used to provide samples for both the Pap test and/or the Bacterial Vaginitis Expanded Panel (BV) test. Follow the appropriate Pap collection instructions for testing of BV. This test can be performed adjunctively from the Pap vial.