Eurofins Biomnis code

TRIBM

Synonyms

• Trichomonas vaginalis

Specialty

Infectious

Clinical significance

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Transmission is also possible through contact with contaminated damp cloths, as T. vaginalis can survive for up to 24 hours in the external environment if conditions are favourable. In women, the infection is asymptomatic in 15 to 25% of cases, or causes vaginitis in the form of purulent leucorrhoea associated with urinary signs and pruritus. Complications are rare and the evolution is usually benign, except in pregnant women who are at risk of premature rupture of the membranes and thus transmission of the parasite to the foetus. In men, the infection is very often asymptomatic (in 90% of cases) or mildly symptomatic (urethral oozing, morning drop, difficulty urinating). Diagnosis is based on microscopic examination (fresh state within 30 minutes of sampling) or PCR testing for the T. vaginalis genome.

Preanalytics

•  :
• - Urine: K12: Aptima urine collection kit for urine samples or sterile urine container without additives. DO NOT USE containers with integrated needles or transfer cannulas. - Urethra, cervix/endocervix: K11: Aptima unisex swab collection kit for endocervical swabs and urethral swabs - Vaginal, pharynx, anal: K14: Aptima multi-test swab collection kit for vaginal samples and self-collection of vaginal samples.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

K11: Aptima Unisex Swab Collection Kit for endocervical and urethral swabs
K12: Aptima Urine Collection Kit for urine samples or sterile urine jar without additives.
PROHIBIT jars with integrated transfer needle or cannula.
K14: Aptima Multi-Test Swab Collection Kit for vaginal and self-collection of vaginal samples.

Methodology

Molecular biology. Technique: Eurobio Scientific (real-time PCR)

Turnaround time

1 day