Laboratory Services
Extended Stool Parasite Exam
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| Test Description |
Extended Stool Parasite Exam
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| Synonym(s) |
O & P-Stool, O&P;-Stool, Ova & Parasites-Stool, Parasites-Stool, Strongyloides, worm |
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| Test ID |
OAPP
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| General Information |
Primarily for the detection of helminths and amoeba other than Entamoeba histolytica. |
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| Container Type |
Para-Pak Ultra Eco-Fix |
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| Specimen Type |
Stool |
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| Specimen Requirements |
The specimen is ideally passed into a bedpan but must not be contaminated with urine. Alternatively, a large plastic bag or “saran wrap” may be placed over the toilet seat opening and the specimen passed into the bag. Place specimen into preservative within 30 minutes of passage or collection. Follow instructions on the container. DO NOT fill above the red line indicated on the container. |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Submit up to 3 specimens on separate days |
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| Stability |
Room temperature |
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| Department (code) |
Microbiology (MC) |
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| Methodology |
Wet Mount, Trichrome |
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| Testing Schedule |
Mondays - Fridays. Not on Holidays |
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| Test Includes |
Code Name |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87177, 87209 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
10701-1 |
