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Helminth Identification

TEST NAME Helminth Identification
DEPARTMENT PARA
TESTS P5
DESCRIPTION Helminth identification is made by microscopic exam.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Adult worm or proglottids

CONTAINER: Clean jar or cup

COLLECTION: Place in tap water or 0.85% saline. Do not use formalin or alcohol as a preservative. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerated (2-8°C)

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)

3 days (final)

REFERENCE RANGE Negative
TEST METHOD Microscopy
CPT CODES

87169