Trichomonas Vaginalis Smear (Wet Prep)
Order Code:
WETP
Test Summary
Trichomonas is a protozoa that causes a sexually transmitted urogenital tract infections in both males and females.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab of vaginal secretions is preferred. Unpreserved urine sample also acceptable.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect vaginal sample on swab.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated or Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Refrigerated and Frozen specimen.
Order Code
WETP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10062
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87210
Billing Code
- 300709
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Trichomonas Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab of vaginal secretions is preferred. Unpreserved urine sample also acceptable.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect vaginal sample on swab.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated or Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Refrigerated and Frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Trichomonas Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day