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PINWORM SMEAR |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2851 Geisinger Epic ID: 19410 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Adhesive touch preparation of anal folds | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Special notes: |
Clear Scotch tape preprations are also acceptable but are inferior specimens. Check expiration date on transport device before use. | |
Patient preparation: |
Patient instruction required. See Microbiology Collection Appendix. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (18-25°C) | |
Rejection criteria: |
Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Swube heavily contaminated with fecal material. Stool specimens are unacceptable. Frosted cellophane tape. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Negative for pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs/adult worms | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Positive for pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs/adult worms | |
CPT code(s): |
87172 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Microscopic exmination for Enterobius vermicularis eggs/adult worms | |
Methodology: |
Microscopic Examination |
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Synonyms: |
PINW, Pinworm smear Pinworm Stool smear Enterobius vermicularis Eggs
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Clinical significance: |
Use for microscopic detection of pinworm | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |