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Test Code WETM Wet Mount (Direct Saline Mount)

Important Note

For the most accurate results, specimens must be viewed within 1 hour of collection.

Infectious

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, penile discharge, urethral-mucosa scrapings, or first-voided urine with or without prostate massage

 

Container / Tube: Rayon or Dacron swab in a small amount of 0.85% saline (discharge) or sterile container (urine)

CPT Code

87210: Smear, wet mount for infectious agents

Special Instructions

Maintain specimens at room temperature. Refrigeration inhibits the motility of Trichomonas vaginalis and has deleterious effects on the organisms. Returning the specimen to room temperature will not reverse these deleterious morphological changes.

 

Any specimen more than 2 hours old will be rejected.

Testing Schedule

Days Performed: Monday through Sunday

Times Performed: All shifts, 24 hours a day

Turn-around Time: 30 minutes