Parasite direct exam

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

6684

Excellian order number:

87169.0

Abbreviation:

PAR

Useful for:

Identificaiton of parasitic worms associated with human infection.

Specimen type:

Worms, non-insects

Collection container:

Clean container

Processing instructions:

Place specimen in an EcoFix vial

Transport container:

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Microscopic examination

CPT codes:

87169

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/26/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023