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Test Code LAB4543 PINWORM PREP

Specimen Type

Pinworm Paddle-Scotch Tape

Collection Instructions

    Time of collection is best immediately upon rising in the morning.
1. Do not shower or bathe, have a bowel movement, wipe or clean the rectal area, or apply ointment to the skin in the rectal area until after collection of the specimen.
2. Using a piece of clear scotch tape, adhere a portion to the thumb and pointer finger leaving a 2 inch sticky section available in between to collect the specimen.  
3. Using gentle pressure, press the sticky side of the scotch tape against the skin around the rectum 3 or 4 times.
4. Attach the scotch tape sticky side down to the glass slide and place it into its protective device.
5. Keep at room temperature.

Mayo Medical Laboratories.Pinworm Collection Instructions

 

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Test Schedule

Daily - Day shift

Sample Stability

24 hours

Specimen Processing

Store and transport at room temperature

Method

Microscopic

Reference Ranges

Pinworm Prep Negative

Synonyms

Pinworm Preparation, Pinworm Prep

Test Components

Pinworm Prep

CPT Codes

87172

Required Patient Info

Specimen source

Useful For

Detection of the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis on the skin of the perianal folds