67200:PINWORM PREPARATION
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Microscopic Exam |
Edit Date: |
1/11/2008 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day |
CPT Code: |
87172 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Perianal material using the SWUBE paddle. Also acceptable: Transparent tape preparation on a clean slide. |
Stability: |
24 hours ambient. Specimen unstable refrigerated or frozen. |
Transport: |
Ambient. |
Comments: |
Instructions for collection are included with the SWUBE paddle. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Frosted tape; delayed transport; refrigerated or frozen specimen. |