Trichomonas, Wet Prep

Message

Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday

Test Code

TRICH

CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal swab of exudate , or secretions placed in 5 cc of sterile 0.85% saline, or a urinalysis sample.

Instructions

Trichomonas is a fragile protozoan organism requiring specimen to arrive within 1/2 hour of collection. 1. Collect vaginal specimen with a culture swab. 2. Place swab in a sterile culture transport tube with a small amount of sterile saline. 3. Label tube with patient's full name,DOB, date and time of collection and type of specimen. Note: 1. Vaginal creams or jellies may interfere with the motility of the organism and should be avoided.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Microscopic examination

Limitations

It will be noted on the results "For optimal specimen integrity, testing should occur within 30 minutes of collection. When testing is delayed, false negative results are possible. Because of this, obtaining an accurate time of collection is essential. The location of collection is responsible to log the time of collection on the specimen container and transport the specimen to the lab immediately."

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Useful for determining parasitic infection.

Last Updated: July 13, 2018

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