UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Parasite Exam, Urine or Other
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| Test Code(s): |
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PAREUR/ GM866S, PAREOT/ HCPAREOT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87177, 87209
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| Methodology: |
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Microscopy
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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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Urine for Schistosoma haematobium should be collected between noon and 3 pm for peak excretion or during a 24 hour collection with no preservatives.
Other specimens should be collected in a sterile screw cap container.
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
Also Acceptable:
24 hour urine 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: Single voided urine 24 hours, 24-hour collection is stable for 48 hours.
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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| Critical Calls: |
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View
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| Additional Information: |
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Examination for Cryptospordium, Cyclospora, Isospora, Microsporidia and pinworm must be ordered separately.
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Parasites
Worm
Schistosoma
Schistosomes
Schistosomiasis
ova and parasite
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