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Trichomonas Susceptibility
CDC-10239
Synonym(s)
Trichomonas, trich, parasite
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Properly inoculated InPouchTV as described in the instructions for use
Minimum Volume Required
Not Applicable
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection from patient. Store inoculated InPouchTV at 18-37°C. Do not collect and send specimens on a Friday or the day before a federal holiday.
Transport Medium
InPouch TV (Commercial product). See Additional Information for instructions how to obtain a testing kit prior to specimen collection.
Specimen Labeling
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Ensure the InPouch is properly closed. Ship overnight and pack with ambient temperature cold packs.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 52
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 52
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Antimicrobial susceptibility
Turnaround Time
7 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
Contact CDC POC to request a testing kit that will include a shipping container and InPouch TV culture media device required for specimen submission. CDC does not pay for return shipment of the inoculated InPouch TV. For clinical guidance with the management of recurrent or persistent trichomoniasis, please contact TVconsultation@cdc.gov.
Shipping Instructions: Specimens must arrive to CDC at 18-25°C within 48 hours of collection. Specimens not meeting these conditions will not be accepted for testing and new specimen will be required.
Shipping Instructions: Specimens must arrive to CDC at 18-25°C within 48 hours of collection. Specimens not meeting these conditions will not be accepted for testing and new specimen will be required.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
5.6
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