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Wet Preparation

Test Code
WETPR


Preferred Specimen
Gel swab or swab in tube of 1ml saline


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily, STAT within 1 hour


Transport Container
XGE Swab (Gel)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 4 hours at room temperature


Methodology
Microscopic exam



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.