CPT: 87481

Candida vaginitis is a common vaginal yeast infection that can be caused by hormones, medication or any changes to the immune system. Symptoms of Candida vaginitis include itchiness or soreness of the vagina, pain during sexual intercourse, discomfort during urination and abnormal vaginal discharge.

Candida vaginitis can be diagnosed with a transcription mediated amplification (TMA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) from collected vaginal swabs. The BV and CV/TV assay is a NAAT that allows for the diagnosis of seven different vaginal infections including those of the Candida species.

Sample Stability: 7 days at 37°C and 50°C, 14 days at room temperature, as well as refrigerated and frozen temperatures.

Turnaround Time: 98% < 72 hours, 50% < 24 hours

Directorship: Cheryl Hanau, MD; Garth Ehrlich, PhD, FAAAS, FAAM; Donald Hall Jr., PhD; Yinghua Qiu, PhD, DABCC

The information on these pages is provided for general information only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for consultation with a physician or health care professional. If you have specific questions or concerns about your health, you should consult your health care professional.

 
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