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Ova and Parasite Exam

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)

4 days

REFERENCE RANGE Negative
TEST METHOD Microscopy
CPT CODES

87177

87209