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Test Code LSU: TVDNA Trichomonas vaginalis DNA, Urine

Important Note

Only available in Shreveport/Monroe region

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB7515

Epic Description: TRICHOMONAS, URINE, AMP

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Roche Cobas Urine container

Within the fill line Within the fill line

 

Patient Instructions/Preparation

Collect first catch; not midstream. 

Specimen Stability

7 days refrigerated

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Collect first catch urine. Transport at room temperature. Samples collected in urine collection devices can be held at room temperature. 

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 5.0 mL

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab

Assay Frequency

Monday-Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

Storage Requirements

Urine must be transferred to Roche urine collection device within 24 hours of collection. 

CPT Code Information

87661