WETMOUNT

Test Code

LAB252

Includes

Wet preparation for the presence of Trichomonas, Yeast, and Clue Cells

Preferred Specimen

Cervical/vaginal contents in 1 mL of sterile saline in a sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Exudate/Washings

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 2 hours (preferred): <24 hours (acceptable)

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens collected >24 hours prior to receipt. Dry or dessicated swab.

Methodology
Wet Mount Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.