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Test Code 782 Pinworm Exam

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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