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Test Code Pinworm Prep Pinworm Prep

Patient Preparation

Collect before bowel movement, bath, or upon waking.

Special Collection Instructions

  1. Gently press paddle’s sticky side against several areas of perianal region while spreading open perianal folds.
  2. Place paddle into transport container, & tighten cap.
  3. Daily consecutive negative specimens (≥6) should be obtained before patient is considered infection free.

NOTE: Specimens are best obtained at 10 – 11 p.m. or upon waking & before bowel movement or bath.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Preferred Specimen

Pinworm paddle

Acceptable Specimens

Pinworm paddle

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



Ambient
 N/A
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 24 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time Within 24 hours
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Microscopic

CPT Codes

87172