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Test Code WETPR Trichomonas Wet Prep

Important Note

Transport to the laboratory without delay, ideally within one hour of collection (Trichomonas may not be viable after one hour).Specimen must have enough saline to make a pooled area on a slide but no more than 1 ml of saline.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
WETPR

 

Methodology

Direct Microscopy
Useful for screening for Trichomonas, yeast, and clue cells which are indicative of bacterial vaginosis.

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

See "Microbiology Test Requirements" under Resources, to left.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87210 (HH Bill Code 0203090)

Reference Values

No Trichomonas, yeast or clue cells seen.