Wet Prep
| Abbrev Code: | WPREP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB252 | Order Name: | Wet Prep |
| Synonyms: | Trichomonas; Yeast; CLUE Test; Bacterial Vaginosis; WPREP; See KOH | ||
| Methodology: | Direct microscopic examination | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87210 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopic examination for Trichomonas, yeast, and CLUE cells. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed daily 24 hours/day. Results are reported within 24 hours. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide clinical history on request form. Deliver specimens immediately to lab. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Vaginal swabs/scrapings |
| Container: | Sterile tube with saline |
| Collection Instructions: | Vaginal discharge collected with swab and placed in tube of room temperature saline. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Not delivered to the performing laboratory within one hour or received without a swab. ESwabs are not acceptable. |
Processing and Shipping
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (CSC Mpls, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No Trichomonas, yeast, clue cells or wbc seen. |
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