Candidadnavagqlprobesigamp
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 54142-5
- Short code
- CANDDNA
- Synonyms
- Candida DNA Vag Ql Probe+sig amp
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Viral transport medium or sterile screw-capped container for vaginal fluid; Aptima vaginal swab collection device per manufacturer instructions
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- female
- Age range
- 14–99 years
- Method
- probe-amp-sig
- CPT
- 87481
- SNOMED
- 441890008
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL vaginal fluid or as specified by collection device
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative for Candida species DNA. Positive results indicate the presence of Candida sp. DNA in the vaginal fluid specimen.N/A
Patient should avoid douching, vaginal medications, spermicides, and sexual intercourse for 24-48 hours prior to specimen collection. Specimen should be collected prior to initiation of antifungal therapy when possible.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy