Saline Prep
Alternate Names
Wet Prep
SoftLab Order Code
SALP
Epic Order Name
SALINE PREP (WET PREP) FOR YEAST AND TRICHOMONAS
Epic Order ID
LAB252
Tests Included
Reviewed for: Clue Cells,Trichomonas, Yeast
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Sample Type
Vaginal or Cervical
Collection Container
Sterile container with 1-2mls sterile saline
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Patient Preparation
Vaginal or cervical swab in approx. 1 ml of 0.85% NaCl
Instructions
Prompt transport of the sample ensures that motility of Trichomonas spp. is observed.
TAT
Results are normally available within one hour of receipt in the laboratory
CPT Codes
87210