This bulletin applies to NC Medicaid Direct and NC Managed Care.
Background
The Xpert® Xpress MVP is a rapid, Food and Drug Administration-cleared molecular test that detects the three most common causes of vaginitis—bacterial vaginosis, Candida species (yeast infections) and Trichomonas vaginalis—from a single vaginal swab. Using real-time PCR, it provides accurate results in about 60 minutes on Cepheid’s GeneXpert system, enabling same-visit diagnosis and treatment. The test is CLIA-waived, highly sensitive and specific, and can detect co-infections often missed by traditional methods.
For information regarding the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, please refer to policy 1S-3: Laboratory Services, located on the Program Specific Clinical Coverage Policies webpage.
Coverage Criteria
Eligible Population: NC Medicaid beneficiaries, symptomatic, ages 14 and older.
Contact
NCTracks 1-800-688-6696
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