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Epic Test Code POC116 POCT Wet Mount, Genital

Specimen Type

Females: Vaginal secretion on Cotton swab OR Pap smear paddle
Males: Urethral wall scraping on Platinum loop OR Mini-tip swab

Preferred Container

Cotton swab or Pap smear paddle or EZ swab or eswab

Platinum loop or Mini-tip swab

Reference Values

Trichomonas: None seen
Clue Cells: None seen
Yeast: None seen

Methodology

Microscope

CPT Code

87210

Last Updated

03-Jan-23 MS

Performing Location(s)

Bassett Healthcare Network POC Testing. Only available at POC Approved Testing Locations.

Volume Required

1 drop

Confirmatory Testing

More specific tests are available: vaginitis panel (LAB2106), yeast culture (LAB240), CT/GC (LAB1376), Trich (LAB4848) molecular testing

Additional Information

The wet prep’s main utility is for the diagnosis of Trichomonas.  However, visualization of yeast and/or “clue cells” can be accomplished with good reliability if slide is examined thoroughly.  

Available STAT

Only available at POC Approved Testing Locations.