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Wet Prep

Test Code
WET PREP


CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal swab



Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Instructions

Sterile transport tube with 0.5 ml of sterile saline preservative. Do Not submit dry swab.Trichomonas vaginalis is time sensitive for detection.



Transport Container

Sterile Container



Transport Temperature
RT, immediately


Specimen Stability
RT, immediately up to 30 minutes


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport


Methodology
Microscopic examination; direct and gram stain

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt


Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

This examination can provide the physician with early information regarding infection and the possible need for treatment.





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.