UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Parasite Identification
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| Test Code(s): |
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WORM / HCWORM
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87169
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| Methodology: |
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Microscopy, other
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Macroscopic identification of adult parasitic worms.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift - day varies.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: Up to 5 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Preferred: Para-PakŪ Ova & Parasite (O & P) kit (pink and gray caps)
Also Acceptable:
Sterile container
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Microbiology (B4/231).
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Unpreserved: 1 hour; Preserved: unlimited
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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Ova Worm larva larvae adult worm
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