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Pinworm Exam (Enterobius)
MessageTesting performed at Sonora Quest Laboratories (test 4620).
Test Code
Pinworm Exam (Enterobius)
Preferred Specimen
Collect sample using pinworm paddle kit.
Instructions
Collect early in the morning just prior to morning routine using a pinworm paddle kit. Write the patient's name with a pencil on the paddle or the frosted end of the slide.
Transport Temperature
Ambient / Room Temperature if specimen is to be received in 24 hours.
Refrigerated is specimen will be delayed longer than 24 hours.
Refrigerated is specimen will be delayed longer than 24 hours.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to Lab ASAP (24 hours)
Refrigerated: Refrigeration is acceptable if specimen will be delayed longer than 24 hours. Acceptable up to 72 hours.
Frozen: DO NOT freeze
Refrigerated: Refrigeration is acceptable if specimen will be delayed longer than 24 hours. Acceptable up to 72 hours.
Frozen: DO NOT freeze
Methodology
Microscopic examination
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as a pinworm, a parasitic worm that typically infects children and other family members.
Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratory
Additional Information
Pinworm Exam (Enterobius)
