Test Details
Methodology
Microscopic evaluation
Result Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Clue cell exam; Trichomonas exam; yeast exam
Use
Presumptive diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infection
Special Instructions
Store uninoculated InPouch™ TV test kits at room temperature.
References
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Vaginal swab, sedimented first-void male urine, semen, prostatic fluid, or male urethral swab
Volume
Swab or one to two drops of fluid or sedimented urine
Container
InPouch™ TV transported at room temperature (for as long as 48 hours)
Collection Instructions
Specimens are inoculated directly into the culture media with the exception of urine specimens which are first centrifuged at 500xg and the sediment used for inocula. Collect specimens using a cotton swab. To avoid leakage, first move the medium at the top of the InPouch™ downward to the middle of the upper chamber. Tear off plastic above the white closure. In order to admit the swab, open the InPouch™ by pulling the closure tape's middle tabs apart. Insert swab into upper chamber medium of the InPouch™ TV and elute specimen by rubbing swab between the InPouch™ TV walls. Remove the swab and discard. Liquid specimens are added directly to the upper chamber medium of the InPouch™ TV. When specimen inoculation is completed, squeeze the top of the InPouch™ closed, then roll down three rolls and fold tabs over. Keep InPouch™ in an upright position.
Reference Range
Negative for clue cells, Trichomonas, or yeast
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature for up to 48 hours; if held longer than 48 hours, incubation at 37°C is required. Do not refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received in the laboratory after 48 hours without incubation; expired product; specimen refrigerated; any transport except InPouch™ TV; InPouch™ TV kit received with swab still inserted in device
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180901 | Wet Prep | 180902 | Trichomonas Exam | 32766-8 | ||
| 180901 | Wet Prep | 180903 | Yeast Exam | 32765-0 | ||
| 180901 | Wet Prep | 180904 | Clue Cell Exam | 32764-3 | ||
| Order Code | 180901 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Wet Prep | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 180902 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Trichomonas Exam | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 32766-8 | |||||
| Order Code | 180901 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Wet Prep | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 180903 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Yeast Exam | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 32765-0 | |||||
| Order Code | 180901 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Wet Prep | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 180904 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Clue Cell Exam | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 32764-3 |