- 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.
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
Last Updated: October 6, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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