What is ambient temperature transport?
The Affirm Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS) is a pouch that includes a collection swab, a transport tube, and dropper containing the preservative transport reagent.
What is BD Affirm?
The BD Affirm™ VPIII microbial identification system is a molecular system for the detection of vaginitis. It helps achieve objective results for better patient care through an accurate, easy-to-use, automated platform.
What does BD Affirm swab test for?
The BD Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Test is a DNA probe test intended for use in the detection and identification of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid in vaginal fluid specimens from patients with symptoms of vaginitis/vaginosis.
How do you do a BD Affirm swab?
Place the cap over the exposed end of the swab and firmly press the cap onto the tube. The cap will “snap” onto the tube when it is properly seated. Label the Sample Collection Tube (SCT) with the patient identification information. Include the time the sample was collected.
What is ambient transport?
Ambient refers to the temperature in a room (or more specifically to us… in our trailers). It also refers to the temperature surrounding an object that we transport.
What does ambient transport mean?
Ambient Logistics Services involves areas of Transportation & Distribution where a combination of complimentary Import / Export services may be required. These multi-modal services could include Air Freight,Road Freight, Sea Freight or Warehousing services.
What does the Affirm test for?
The Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test detects the presence of Trichomonas, Gardnerella, and Candida species by using direct hybridization technology. Its sensitivity is 90%-100%, and the detection threshold is reported to be 5,000 trichomonads/mL.
What does affirm mean on a test result?
The Affirm probe (Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Sparks, MD) is a rapid test for the detection of the nucleic acid (RNA) of Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Gardnerella vaginalis (as a marker for bacterial vaginosis).
How does affirm test work?
What is gardnerella affirm?
The Affirm VP Microbial Identification System is a rapid, objective, and automated test for the detection of T. vaginalis and clinically significant levels of G. vaginalis that is comparable to wet mount examination for clue cells and is superior to wet mount examination for the detection of trichomonads.
How do you collect affirm?
Fill your cart. Shop your favorite stores and then select Affirm at checkout. Enter a few pieces of information for a real-time decision. This eligibility check won’t affect your credit score.
Is ambient a temperature?
Ambient temperature is the air temperature of any object or environment where equipment is stored. The adjective ambient means “relating to the immediate surroundings.” Also sometimes referred to as the ordinary temperature or the baseline temperature, this value is important for system design and thermal analysis.
When to use BD affirm at ambient temperature?
Use only with those specimens where transport times are expected to exceed one hour at ambient temperature (15-30°C) or four hours at refrigerated temperatures (2-8°C) One moment while we fetch your results.
When to use the Affirm VPIII ambienttemperature transport system?
The Affirm VPIII AmbientTemperature Transport System (ATTS) should be used with those specimens where transport times are expected to exceed 1 hour at ambient temperature (15 – 30°C) or 4 hours at refrigerated temperatures (2 – 8°C) Provides 72 hour ambient temperature transport and stability
When to not use the ambient temperature transport system?
The Ambient Temperature Transport System should not be used if its foil pouch is open or the ATTS Reagent Dropper is damaged. When specimen transport times exceed 72 h, a reduction in sensitivity may be observed. Preparation and Storage of materials: All materials are supplied ready for use.