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Pinworm Prep

Message
Daily consecutive specimens for 6 or more days are obtained to assure patient is infection free.


Test Code
1236298435


Alias/See Also
C NIH
NIH
Pinworm


CPT Codes
87172

Preferred Specimen
Specimen collected in pinworm collector vial


Patient Preparation
Specimens are best obtained upon waking or just prior to bowel movement.

Instructions
Press the sticky paddle of the pinworm collector vial with moderate pressure to the perianal region several times. Place the paddle into transport container.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sources other than rectal or anal
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport


Reference Range
No Enterobius vermicularis observed


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab

Additional Information
Pinworm Collection Instructions


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.