Ova & Parasite Travelers Screen (Sample #3)
Test Summary
Diseases caused by human parasites remain on a worldwide basis among the principle causes of morbidity and mortality. Correct diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infection depends on proper collection, transport, detection and identification of parasites in stool specimens. Symptoms range from malaise to death. Treatment is dependent upon examining multiple stool exams due to the erratic shed rates of some parasites.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random Stool specimen in Ova Parasite transport vial. (Pink and Blue lids). (minimum Ratio of 1 part feces: 3 parts preservative: 1 gram of fresh specimen). 24 hour urine acceptable for schistosomes
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
ROUTINE INSTRUCTIONS: 1) COLLECT A STOOL SPECIMEN IN A CONTAINER. DO NOT IMMERSE SPECIMEN IN WATER. 2) ALIQUOT A PORTION OF THE SPECIMEN INTO EACH TRANSPORT TUBE TO THE RED LINE INDICATED ON THE LABEL. SELECT THE BLOODY, SLIMY, OR WATERY PARTS OF THE SPECIMEN WITH WOODEN STICKS OR A PASTEUR PIPETTE TO ALIQUOT.
Patient Preparation
Patient should not have a barium enema at least 10 days prior to collection.
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak (Pink and Blue vials)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = months in proper transport tube. Hours if not in transport tube, Refrigeration = slows the degeneration of parasitic forms
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen rejected on culturette swab or if frozen.
Order Code
OP3
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10180
Includes
Order OP1, OP2 and OP3
CPT Code
- 87209
- 87177
Billing Code
- 300698
- 300708
CPT Statement
Methodology
Concentrated Ethylacetate
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Parasites Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random Stool specimen in Ova Parasite transport vial. (Pink and Blue lids). (minimum Ratio of 1 part feces: 3 parts preservative: 1 gram of fresh specimen). 24 hour urine acceptable for schistosomes
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
ROUTINE INSTRUCTIONS: 1) COLLECT A STOOL SPECIMEN IN A CONTAINER. DO NOT IMMERSE SPECIMEN IN WATER. 2) ALIQUOT A PORTION OF THE SPECIMEN INTO EACH TRANSPORT TUBE TO THE RED LINE INDICATED ON THE LABEL. SELECT THE BLOODY, SLIMY, OR WATERY PARTS OF THE SPECIMEN WITH WOODEN STICKS OR A PASTEUR PIPETTE TO ALIQUOT.
Patient Preparation
Patient should not have a barium enema at least 10 days prior to collection.
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak (Pink and Blue vials)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = months in proper transport tube. Hours if not in transport tube, Refrigeration = slows the degeneration of parasitic forms
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen rejected on culturette swab or if frozen.
Result Information
Methodology
Concentrated Ethylacetate
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Parasites Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days