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Pinworm Exam

Test Code
PINWRM


Preferred Specimen
Scotch tape prep


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions
Call Mircobiology at 2684 for collection directions


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Room temperature for 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR, HS, ARK, and MV Microbiology


Reference Range
Source Specific



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.