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Order Code LAB3153 Wet Prep - Obsolete as of 7/1/24

Important Note

This test is no longer offered at Ridgeview, please order LABVAGPR

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV WET PREP

LAB3153

WP

PRIOR TO 8/1/21:  WET

Useful For

This examination is useful in detection of Trichomonas vaginalis, yeast, clue cells, and/or WBCs.

Specimen Requirements

Special Note: Specimen must arrive at laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

 

Collect cervical swab specimen as follows:

  1. Place 1 mL of sterile, non-bacteriostatic saline in a screw-capped, sterile container or sterile tube.
  2. Swab cervix.
  3. Immerse swab in saline with a swirling motion. Leave swab in tube, cut shaft of swab so it fits in tube, and cap tube for transport.
  4. Label specimen with patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, specimen source, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.
  5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Reference Values

No motile Trichomonas, yeast, clue cells, or WBCs seen

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Clinics

Methodology

Microscopy

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87210