Test Code 782 Pinworm Exam
Additional Codes
COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
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Pinworm Exam | LAB0206219 | ANAL SMEAR PIN WORMS |
Reporting Title
Pinworm Exam
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Perianal specimen on cellophane tape
Container/Tube: Slide with clear cellophane tape and placed in a closed container
Collection Instructions: Clear cellophane tape is applied in the morning, before daylight, sticky side down to the uncleaned perianal area. The tape is then carefully removed and then applied sticky side down to a microscope slide, and placed in a closed container.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤24 hours
Reference Values
No Enterobius vermicularis eggs or adults seen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87172