Trichomonas Vaginalis Testing – Test Update

This will take effect January 8, 2014

Overview and Clinical Utility:

Effective January 8, 2014, Trichomonas Vaginalis testing will be performed by Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA). Previously, Trichomonas Vaginalis testing was conducted by Direct Fluorescence; however the TMA methodology is preferred. Acceptable specimen types vary for males and females. Included are updated test codes for each gender.

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