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Test Code WORM WORM IDENTIFICATION

Collection Instructions

  1. Place macroscopic parasite or un-identifiable material suspected of being parasitic into a clean, dry container.

  2. Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.

  3. Indicate where specimen was found and state any pertinent travel history.

Specimen Type

Worm

Reference Values

NO PARASITE IDENTIFIED

If parasite present: Name of Parasite Identified

 

 

Method

Macroscropic and Microscopic exam

CPT

87169

LOINC

20932-0

Specimen Required

Worm  fixed in 10% buffered formalin

Specimen Minimum Volume

No sample volume applies

Day(s) Performed

Daily

STAT-day shift only