In simple words: This test helps determine if you have bacterial vaginosis (BV) or other vaginal infections. It analyzes a sample of vaginal fluid to detect the DNA of bacteria associated with BV. It also checks for other infections like Trichomonas and Candida (yeast). The results are processed by a computer program to give a positive or negative result for BV.

This code represents a multianalyte assay with algorithmic analysis (MAAA) for infectious disease, specifically bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis. It involves quantitative real-time amplification of DNA markers for six bacterial species: Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera type 1, Bacterial Vaginosis Associated Bacteria-2 (BVAB-2), and Lactobacillus species (L. crispatus and L. jensenii). The analysis utilizes vaginal-fluid specimens, and an algorithm is applied to report a positive or negative result for a high likelihood of bacterial vaginosis. The test also includes the separate detection of Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Candida species (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis), Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei, when reported.

Example 1: A woman presents with abnormal vaginal discharge and odor.Her physician orders the 81514 test to determine if she has bacterial vaginosis and/or other vaginal infections like Trichomonas or Candida., A pregnant woman is being screened for bacterial vaginosis as part of her prenatal care, using code 81514., A patient with recurrent vaginitis undergoes testing using 81514 to identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment.

Documentation should include the patient's symptoms, relevant medical history (including previous vaginal infections), the reason for ordering the test, and the results of the 81514 test.Any additional findings, such as the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis or Candida species, should also be documented.