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Test Code LAB4543 PINWORM PREP

Important Note

Preparations should be taken for at least 3 consecutive days with negative results before a patient is considered free from infection. 

Kits are provided at the Main Laboratory and should be dropped off at that location each day of collection.

Specimen Type

Pinworm paddle collection kit provided by laboratory

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Test Schedule

Daily - Day shift

Sample Stability

24 hours

Method

Microscopic

Reference Ranges

Enterobius vermicularis (pinwrom) eggs present

No Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) eggs or adults seen

 

Synonyms

Pinworm Preparation, Pinworm Prep, Pinworm, Eggs, Enterobius vermicularis, Rectal, Parasite

CPT Codes

87172

Test Components

Pinworm Prep

Collection Instructions

  • The specimen is collected from the skin of the perianal area
  • Collection is done first thing in the morning, before the patient has bathed or used the toilet
  • Preparations should be taken for at least 3 consecutive days with negative results before a patient is considered free from infection
  • Maintain and transport specimen at room temperature

Mayo Medical Laboratories.Pinworm Collection Instructions

 

Specimen Processing

Store and transport at room temperature

Required Patient Info

Specimen source, collection date, time

Useful For

Detection of the eggs and adult worms of Enterobius vermicularis on the skin of the perianal folds.