Trichomonas vaginalis
Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance
Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
STI & Arbovirus Laboratory 401-222-5591
Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas infection)
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) testing is performed using the FDA-approved Aptima Assay for TV (Hologic) on the Panther System.
FDA cleared specimens include: Clinician-collected swabs (endocervical and vaginal), patient-collected vaginal swab specimens collected in a clinical setting, and female and male urine specimens.
Results should be used in conjunction with the patient's clinical symptoms, medical history, and other clinical/laboratory findings to determine an overall clinical diagnosis.
Specimen Collection: (Follow instructions for collection printed on each collection kit). This test is only approved for specimen types listed in Specimen Section. Specimens received from other sites will be rejected.
Note: The performance of the Trichomonas vaginalis Assay has not been evaluated in adolescents less than 14 years of age.
Aptima Unisex Swab Collection Kit: Clinician-collected endocervical
Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit: Clinician-collected vaginal, and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens collected in a clinical setting.
Note: if requested, a single Clinician-collected Unisex Swab Collection Kit (endocervical) or Multitest Swab Collection Kit (vaginal) can be used for testing Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis
Aptima Urine Collection Kit: male and female urine specimens.
Note: if requested, a single Urine Collection Kit can be used for testing Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis.
For additional information refer to the specimen collection tube guidance chart .
Hold specimens at 2° - 30°C until transport.
CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen container and the test requisition.
Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) test requisition form
Trichomoniasis
Indicate source type in Source/Site box on requisition
Swab specimen must be received within 60 days of collection.
Urine specimen must be received within 30 days of collection. Urine must fall between the two black lines (window) located on the collection tube.
Specimen must be packaged & transported in accordance with current federal shipping regulations.
Specimens not received in appropriate collection kit will be rejected.
Negative
3 business days
Kits are available from RISHL Center for Laboratory support Services and may be obtained Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Test kit order forms can be faxed to (401) 222-6985.