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Trichomonas (Wet Prep)
MessageSpecimen must be transported to CoxHealth Laboratories immediately. Detection of parasite is dependent on visualization of motile trophozoites.
Test Code
27943
CPT Codes
87210
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Swab
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Swab in 0.5 mL of saline
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection
Note: Specimen source is required.
Vaginal Discharge
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Vaginal discharge
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Swab in 0.5 mL of saline
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection
Note: Specimen source is required.
Vaginal Discharge
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Vaginal discharge
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Direct Microscopic Examination of a Wet Preparation
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Clinical Significance
Useful for establishing the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis.
Performed By
CoxHealth
