Methodology

Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for the detection of anaerobic bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis, Candida species associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Trichomonas vaginalis using the Cepheid Xpert® MVP Assay performed on the GeneXpert System.  The test detects DNA targets for:

1. Anaerobic bacteria associated with BV
   • Atopobium spp.
   • Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacterium 2 (BVAB2)
   • Megasphaera-1
2. Candida group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and/or C. dubliniensis)
3. Candida glabrata and/or Candida krusei
4. Trichomonas

Note: The Vaginitis Panel is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginal infections in women with a clinical presentation consistent with bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or trichomoniasis. This test in not intended for testing asymptomatic patients. Symptoms of vaginitis include abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, itching, burning, and/or irritation.