Parasite Identification - Intestinal
Order Name
C PARA ID
Test Number: 6001015
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Number: 6001015
Revision Date 09/27/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Parasite Identification - Intestinal
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Microscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Collect parasitic worm (suspect neatode, cestode, or trematode) in Sterile Leakproof Container, Transfer to 70% Alcohol or 10% Formalin Container ASAP! Not acceptable is frozen or desiccated specimen) Parasite Complete Exam Stool (5195166) should be ordered on stool to check for ova and parasite. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87169 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |