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| TEST NAME | Ova and Parasite Exam |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | PARA |
| TESTS | P9 |
| DESCRIPTION | Screening procedure for presence of ova and parasites. A concentrated wet preparation and a permanent trichrome stain are examined. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin and PVA COLLECTION: Add stool to each vial to the “fill” line immediately after passage. Mix thoroughly. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 5 days |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Microscopy |
| CPT CODES | 87177 87209 |