Parasite Exam - Comprehensive (Ova & Protozoa)
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mike_rogers
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May 12, 2008 04:52 PM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
(Including Amoebiasis; See also Amoebic Antibodies)
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| Test ID | CO+P | |
| Test Number | 9800 | |
| SMS Browse | OVA PARASITE COMREH. EXAM | |
| CPT Code(s) | 87272, 87269, 87210, 87177 | |
| Group/Individual Test | Group | |
| Laboratory | Clinical Microbiology, 6-4059 | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Fresh Stool (<2 hrs old); At least 50 gm if solid, 20 mL if liquid. If transport will be delayed, obtain PARA-PAK preservative and/or mailing container from the lab. See Important Comments |
| Availability | Routine: | 24 hours/7 days |
| STAT: | N/A | |
| Turnaround Time | Routine TAT 48 - 72 hours Test not performed Sat/Sun/Holidays | |
| Reference Range | Normal: | Negative |
| Comments | This test should be used only for patients who are compromised hosts, or who have a history of foreign travel. For other patients, see Parasite Screen. Test not recommended after >4 days hospitalization. One Specimen is usually adequate in most cases: up to 3 specimens, 24 hours apart accepted. Only one stool will be accepted for each patient per day. NO SWABS accepted. Stool specimens should not be collected after the administration of barium, bismuth or oil. Mailing Containers available from Lab (6-4059) | |
Parasite Exam - Comprehensive (Ova & Protozoa)
