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Pinworm Examination
Test CodePINWM
CPT Codes
<p>87172</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Perianal
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Pinworm Paddle
Acceptable: Clear cellulose tape & clear glass slide
Submission Container/Tube: Pinworm paddle
Collection Instructions:
- Time of collection is best immediately upon arising in the morning.
- Do not shower or bathe, have a bowel movement, wipe or clean the rectal area, or apply ointment to the skin in the rectal area until after collection of the specimen.
- Hold the paddle by the cap and remove it from the tube.
- Using gentle pressure, press the sticky side of the pinworm collection device against the skin around the rectum 3 or 4 times.
- Insert the pinworm collection device into its protective tube and tighten the lid.
- Keep at room temperature.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Perianal material collected on clear cellulose tape preparations on a clear glass slide
Instructions
Press paddle or sticky side of tape without smearing on to the fold of the perianal area. Collect specimen first thing in the morning before bathing or bowel movement.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool specimens • Frosted tape preparations
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Morning, Night Report available: 3 Days
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Enterobius vermicularis is a human pinworm that typically infects children and other family members.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 20, 2023