Parasite Exam - Giardia/Strongyloides
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mike_rogers
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June 19, 2008 09:46 AM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
See also Parasite Screen for use in diagnosis Giardiasis
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| SMS BROWSE | PARASITE DIRECT MOUNT | |
| TEST ID | PDIR | |
| TEST CPT | 87210 | |
| Test Number | 9801 | |
| Laboratory | Special Microbiology 966-4053 | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Duodenal Aspirate or Sigmoidoscopic Material; See Important Comments |
| Availability | Routine: | Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 |
| STAT: | NA | |
| Turnaround Time | See Reference table | |
| Reference Range | ||
| Comments | Must be sent to laboratory immediately! Do Not Refrigerate. Swabs are not acceptable Sigmoidoscopic Material: Collect in specimen cup with moist applicator stick or pipette; add a drop of saline to prevent drying. Test not performed after >3 days hospitalization for Giardia. | |
Parasite Exam - Giardia/Strongyloides
