Microbiology Laboratory

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Wet Prep (for Trichomonas vaginalis)

  • LIS Mnemonic: WP

    Collect

    Urine in a sterile leak-proof screw-cap container

    Volume Required

    1mL

    Minimum Required

    1mL

    Transport

    Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature

    Stability

    Up to 30 minutes at room temp

    Processing

    Optimal specimen submission:Immediately after collection.

    Unacceptable conditions

    Refrigerated specimen or specimen submitted in urine transport tube

Days Performed

Daily

Reported

Same day

CPT

87210

Methodology

Microscopic

Remarks

This test is for MALE PATIENTS ONLY.For female patients a vaginal/cervical swab should be sent and ordered for Rapid Trichomonas Testing.

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