Parasite identification

Test Code

LAB247

Quest Code

3950

CPT Codes
87169

Preferred Specimen

Suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

Instructions

Submit worm in alcohol as soon as possible. Specify specimen source on test requisition and specimen container. Do not send stool. Do not send living specimen.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Dependent on organism integrity
Refrigerated: Dependent on organism integrity
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Stool • Living specimens • Specimens collected from non-human sources

Methodology
Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination • Conventional Identification Techniques

Setup Schedule

Sets up 5 days a week.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.