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HelpTest Code TRPCR Trichomonas vaginalis PCR Assay
Sample Type
endocervical or vaginal swabs or unpreserved(neat) first catch urine
Collection Tube
Xpert vaginal/endocervical specimen collection kit or urine sterile container or Xpert urine spceimen collection kit
Specimen Handling Instructions
storage: ambient (15-30oC), refrigerated (2-8oC)
Transport
transport: ambient (15-30oC)
Department
Microbiology
Sample Stability
Ambient:Unprocessed urine:4 hours , Urine in Xpert tube:14 days, Swab in Xpert tube:60 days
Refrigerated: Unprocessed urine: 4 days, Urine in Xpert tube:28 days, Swab in Xpert tube:60 days