Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Tests
(24 Tests)
The Affirm Microbial Identification Tests are a part of the Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification System, the only direct specimen DNA probe test for Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis.
NOTE: FDA Cleared for Moderate Complexity labs only. NOT CLIA waived.
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The BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test uses DNA probe technology to accurately and quickly identify Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis.
Benefits:
- Results for six samples are available in less than an hour
- More consistent, accurate results with DNA technology
- Clear results: Provides objective results; built-in procedural control
- Detect mixed infections: One patient sample gives you results for Candida species, G. vaginalis and T. vaginalis
- Eliminate reporting errors from subjective interpretation of microscopy results
Good Business for Your Lab:
With the BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test, your lab can make a measurable contribution to the care of vaginitis patients.
- Quick turnaround time: Up to six results in less than an hour, less than 2 hours for a batch of 12 samples
- Accurate results on three pathogens associated with up to 90% of vaginitis/vaginosis cases
- Turnkey system fits right into your lab and your lab’s workflow
- No specialized facilities required: Unlike other molecular tests, such as PCR-based tests, BD Affirm does not require specialized facilities.
- No specialized personnel needed: Easy to learn, easy to use
- Efficient: Hands-on time is less than 2 minutes
- Quick start: Most labs report being up and running with BD Affirm in less than a day
- Expanded outreach: Samples remain stable for up to 72 hours when used with the BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS)
