8 days
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
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Nucleic acid amplification test for bacterial vaginosis. Detects Gardnerella and other anaerobes.
Vaginal swab
One swab
APTIMA(R) vaginal or unisex swab
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
VAGINAL SWAB: Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Gen-Probe(R) APTIMA(R) swab by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube. Tightly screw on the cap.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |