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Performing Location
Quest Diagnostics (1323)
Method
Macroscropic and Microscopic exam
Specimen Type
Worm
CPT
87169
LOINC
20932-0
Specimen Required
Worm fixed in 10% buffered formalin
Specimen Minimum Volume
No sample volume applies
Reference Values
NO PARASITE IDENTIFIED
If parasite present: Name of Parasite Identified
Day(s) Performed
Daily
STAT-day shift only
Collection Instructions
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Place macroscopic parasite or un-identifiable material suspected of being parasitic into a clean, dry container.
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Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.
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Indicate where specimen was found and state any pertinent travel history.