Trichomonas vaginalis PCR

Collection Requirements

Source: urine
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 20-30 mL; first-catch urine

Source: vaginal
Container: Aptima Collection Kit

2-5 days
Batched testing performed daily Monday – Friday
Specimens must arrive in Microbiology before 5:30 am to be included in the batch

Routine

Refrigerate
Specimens must be received in Microbiology within 24-hours of collection

Adele Hall

Microbiology

Qualitative Nucleic Acid Amplification

Not detected