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PARASITE IDENTIFICATION, WORM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1030 Geisinger Epic ID: 52045 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Container
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Specimen required: |
Nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container or 10% formalin container. | |
Special notes: |
Submit tapeworm in saline and other parasites in 70% alcohol as soon as possible. Specify specimen source on test request form and specimen container. Do not send stool. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 60 days. Refrigerated: 60 days. Frozen: Unacceptable. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stool not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
87169 | |
| 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. | ||
Methodology: |
Microscopic and Macroscopic Evaluation |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 1323, Worm Id
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Clinical significance: |
Some parasitic diseases can be diagnosed by recovering the intact parasite in adult, immature or larval form. The symptoms of the diseases caused by each parasite varies, dependent upon the type of parasite. | |