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Test Code TVGRP Trichomonas vaginalis PCR Assay

Preferred Specimen

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 specimen collection kit

Specimen Handling Instructions

Transport conditions: ambient (15-30oC)

Storage conditions: ambient (15-30oC) refrigerated (2-8oC)

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    

Performing Laboratory

Elmgrove Microbiology