Trichomonas vaginalis qualitative molecular detection
| Category | Microbiology Microbiology >> Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
The Cobas® Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test, that utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for the direct detection of TV DNA in male and female urine, clinician-instructed self-collected vaginal swab specimens, clinician-collected vaginal swab specimens, endocervical swab specimens, clinician-instructed self-collected meatal swab specimens, clinician-collected meatal swab specimens, all collected in cobas® PCR media (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.). |
| Clinical Indications |
Sexually Transmitted Disease |
| Reference range | Positive/negative |
| Sample & container required | Roche Cobas sample |
| Sample volume | 10 ml if sending urine, refer to instructions on the collection kits |
| Sample container | Genital swab/urine in Roche Cobas® yellow top collection tube |
| Sample collection | Refer to notes section for collecting samples for molecular testing. |
| Transport storage | Send to the lab for testing without delay, store in the fridge if samples are not sent on the day of collection. |
| Turnaround time | 5 days |
| Notes | The laboratory is not UKAS accredited for this test due to a change in platform. |