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Test ID NBLD0305 Wet Prep

Important Note

This test must be performed within one hour of specimen collection to optimize detection of motile Trichomonas trophozoites.  Any delay over one hour will result in significant decrease in viability and motility of organisms.

AKA

Wet Mount

Specimen Type/Requirements

TYM collection kit: Plastic cotton tipped swab and 1.0 ml of saline.

 

Indicate source on specimen and order.

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     60 minutes     Preferred for transport   
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Includes Yeast, Trichomonoas and Clue Cells.

Trichomonas will be evaluated if specimen is less than 1 hour old.

Methodology

Microscopy

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

87210