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Pinworm Examination
Test Code4496
CPT Codes
87172
Preferred Specimen
Perianal material collected in a plastic tube containing pinworm paddle
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
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
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Enterobius vermicularis is a human pinworm that typically infects children and other family members.
