Bacterial Vaginosis / Vaginitis Panel
Advanced technology allows for a clear diagnosis
The only test to simultaneously identify and differentiate the three pathogens that cause up to 90% of all vaginal infections.
A more definitive diagnosis of your patient’s vaginal infection for more effective treatment
| • | Identifies mixed infections that occur in 25% of cases and are often undiagnosed 1 |
| • | More sensitive and specific than wet-mount tests2 |
| • | Minimizes false negatives common with traditional wet-mount samples when semen, mucus, menses and some douche solutions are present2 |
| • | Minimizes false positives by detecting only clinically significant levels of G. vaginalis and Candida compared with normal flora levels3 |
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| Pathogen | Sensitivity | Specificity | |||||
| Trichomonas | 92% | 99.7% | |||||
| G. vaginalis | 95% | 100% | |||||
| Candida | 82% | 98.4% | |||||
Definitive diagnosis can help reduce risks of untreated infection
| • | Correct identification of pathogen help reduce repeat office visits | |
| • | Provides definitive results so you can quickly treat infection and help reduce risks of: | |
| – | Miscarriages in the first trimester of pregnancy | |
| – | Preterm low-birth-weight babies | |
| – | Post-gynecological surgery infections | |
| – | Intra-amniotic infections - chorioamnioitis | |
| – | Endometritis and PID (if left undetected and untreated) | |
Test Ordering Information
| • | CPT Codes* 87800 |
STD Testing from Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
In addition to Bacterial Vaginosis/Vaginitis testing, Quest Diagnostics offers a full range of testing for each of the following sexually transmitted diseases:
| • | Chlamydia |
| • | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
| • | Genital Herpes |
| • | Gonorrhea |
| • | Hepatitis B virus (HBV) |
| • | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) |
| • | Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
| • | Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
| • | Mycoplasma |
| • | Syphilis |
| • | Trichomonas |
| • | Ureaplasma |
Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals
| • | Obtain test ordering codes and specimen requirements from our online Test Menu | |
| • | Visit our Interpretive Guide for information relating to test selection, utilization, and interpretation. | |
| • | Simplify test ordering and results reporting with our connectivity solutions | |
References
1Spiegel, C. Bacterial vaginosis: changes in laboratory practice. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter. 1999: 21(5): 33-37.
2Ferris, D, et al. Office laboratory diagnosis of vaginitis. The Journal of Family Practice. 1995: 41(6): 575-580.
3Thomason, J, Scaglione, N.J. Bacterial vaginosis. Contemporary OB/GYN. June 1999: 15-16.
