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trichomonas vaginalis, naa
Synonyms: Trichomonas, DNA, PCR 
Computer Code: (RTRIC)
Specimen Collection: The patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to urine collection. 20-30 mL clean catch urine. 
Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Add urine to Gen-Probe Aptima collection device. The final volume must be between the two black lines on device. Min. 2.0 mL. Transport specimen on wet ice. 
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.  
Lab Code: CC REF 
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA 
Routine TAT: 7 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 87798 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: R
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/22/2013
Time: 01:02:49 (24hr)