| TEST NAME | Pinworm Exam |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | PARA |
| TESTS | P11 |
| DESCRIPTION | Examination of pinworm paddle for presence of pinworm ova by light microscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: Rectal area. CONTAINER: Falcon pinworm paddle or a scotch tape prep on a microscope slide. COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details. |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
3 days (final) |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Microscopy |
| CPT CODES |
87172 |
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