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Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am
4606	Ova and Parasites
Specimen:	Collect:	Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-10% Formalin Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-PVA Fixative
	Submit:	One Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-10% Formalin. Submit Ambient. One Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-PVA Fixative. Submit Ambient.
	Special Handling:	Recommendation is 3 samples collected over 6 days, never collect two samples on same day. Put stool into vials ASAP and fill to line only. For Schistosoma spp., an alternate submit of 30mL urine without preservatives submitted refrigerated is acceptable. Urine stability 7 days refrigerated.
	Rejection Criteria:	Leaking Container Specimens contaminated with oil, barium, or urine. Multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours). Unpreserved specimens more than 2 hours old. Rectal Swabs. Overfilled O&P Kits
	Stability:	Ambient: 9 Month(s); Refrigerated: 9 Month(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:	Microscopy
Performed:	Mon-Fri
Reported:	2-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes:	87177 87209
Interpretive Data:	Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:	4606 - OVA AND PARASITES 4926 - REVIEW INDICATED

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