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Pinworm prep-6603

Test info

Test name:

Pinworm prep

Test number:

6603

Excellian order number:

87172.0

Abbreviation:

Specimen

Patient preparation information:

How to Collect a Pinworm Sample

Specimen type:

Anal area surface

Collection container:

Pinworm paddle

Collection instructions:

Collect specimen in early AM before the patient bathes or defecates by pressing the sticky side of paddle around anal area; replace paddle in tube.
Collection of 3 to 6 consecutive daily specimens is recommended to determine if the patient is free of infection.

Transport container:

Pinworm paddle

Alternate collection container:

Clear cellulose tape

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 24 hours

Refrigerate if transport will be greater than 24 hr from time of collection

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

87172

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

01/28/2022

Review date:

12/15/2023