J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Oct;44(10):3787-9. Epub 2006 Aug 23.

Viability of Trichomonas vaginalis in urine: epidemiologic and clinical implications.

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The impact of the viability of Trichomonas vaginalis in urine on wet mount, culture, and PCR methods was assessed. To minimize the chance of false-negative results, urine specimens should be processed within 30 min of specimen collection and maintained at 37 degrees C, since temperature appears to affect the viability of Trichomonas.

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