Wet Prep
Test Code: WETPR
CPT Code: 87210
EPIC Code
LAB252
Order Alias 2
trichomonas; clue cells; 180901; WETPRB (BSM)
Specimen Type
Vaginal, urethral, or prostatic fluid swab
Specimen Container
Swab in a clean tube with 1-2 mL saline
Container Code
SWAB
Volume
1-2 mL of saline in a clean tube
Specimen Handling
If possible, send specimen to the lab immediately upon collection
Patient Prep
No special patient preparation is required
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens >24 hours
A dry swab
Refrigerated specimens
A dry swab
Refrigerated specimens
Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
24 hours
Test Includes
Trichomonas, Clue cells
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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