Pinworm Examination

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.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ParaClick®
1. Remove one of the tests from the cardboard holder.
2. Peel the protective film from the adhesive area- DO NOT TOUCH THE ADHESIVE AREA.
3. Gently press the adhesive area several times on the skin around the perianal area.
4. Fold the test to seal and protect the sample. The test will 'click' shut.
5. Place the used test in the plastic bag previously labelled with the collection date, seal the bag and place in the refrigerator.

Pinworm paddle
1. Remove the paddle from the plastic tube.
2. Gently press the paddle's sticky side over the perianal surface, spreading open the perianal folds.
3. Replace the paddle in the tube and submit refrigerated.

Scotch tape (perianal material)
1. Wearing gloves, place clear scotch tape's sticky side to the perianal area.
2. Place sticky side of tape to clear glass slide.
3. Replace the slide to the plastic carrier.
4. Submit refrigerated.

Room temperature: 7 days

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

Stool specimens • Frosted tape preparations

1-3 days