Parasite Exam - Schistosomiasis - Stool (Parasite Exam - Comprehensive)
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June 19, 2008 09:50 AM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
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| Test Number | 9801 | |
| Laboratory | Special Microbiology 966-4053 | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Fresh Stool (<2 hours old); See Important Comments |
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| Availability | Routine: | M-F, 0800-1600 |
| STAT: | NA | |
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| Turnaround Time | See Reference table | |
| Reference Range | ||
| 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 performed after >3 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) | |
