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Test Code Wet Prep CRMC WET PREP

Important Note

If sample cannot be delivered to the lab within 1 hour of collection suggest ordering Trich by CRMC PCR or doing a physician performed microscopy.

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

1. Collect discharge material with sterile swab
2. Place swab in 1 mL of sterile saline (just enough to cover the swab)
3. Transport to laboratory immediately

Collection Method

Genital collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Clinician collected endocervical, vaginal swab in sterile tube with 1 mL sterile saline.

Preferred Specimen

Cervix, Fluid, Urethra, Vagina

Reference or Target Ranges

Trichomonas: Negative

Reportable Units

Positive / Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                

>1 hour old, QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Limit:

1 per day

Specimen Stability

Ambient:

 ≤ 15 minutes

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Expected: 2 Hours, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC

Additional Information / Important Notes

This laboratory also reports the present and amount for:

  • Eplithelial cells / LPF
  • WBCs / LPF
  • RBCs / LPF
  • Bacteria / HPF
  • Yeast / HPF
  • Clue cells / LPF
  • Sperm (only on patients 12 years and under)

Methodology/Method Description

Microscopic

CPT Codes

87210