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WET PREP

Test Code
WET


Alias/See Also
Wet Mount; Trich; Trichomonas; T&M; Yeast; Monilia


CPT Codes
87210

Includes
  • Swab collected specimens: WBC, Clue Cells, Yeast (Monilia), and Trichomonas
  • Urine collected specimens: Only the presence or absence of trichomonas will be reported

Please note that only motile trichomonas will be reported if present.


Preferred Specimen
Dacron Swab


Minimum Volume
Urine: 5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine samples will be accepted


Instructions
None


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-4°C or 18-24°C up to 4 hours is optimal; samples will be accepted up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Dry swab or samples collected using eSwab collection kit will be rejected
  • Urine collected in BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx kit will be rejected


Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun



Report Available
Same day tested.
Stat testing is available.


Clinical Significance

The following will be reported for swabs: WBC, Clue Cells, Yeast, and Trichomonas
The following will be reported for urines: Trichomonas presence or absence


Please note: Only motile trichomonas will be reported if present


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: June 6, 2023


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.