Exam for Ova and Parasites

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SQL test: Ova and Parasites, Stool (4792)

Test Code

Ova and Parasites, Stool

Alias/See Also

Alternative Parastiology Tests:

For the diagnosis of Giardiasis, Giardia Antigen EIA is recommended
For the diagnosis of Cryptosporidiosis, Giardia/Cryptosporidium DFA is recommended
For the diagnosis of Cyclosporiasis/Cystoisosporiasis, Cyclospora/Cystoisospora Exam is recommended
For the diagnosis of Microsporidiosis, Microsporidia Exam is recommended
Scotch tape prep for pinworms refer to Pinworm Exam (Enterobious)

Call the Microbiology Lab to clarify which parasite is being considered and how to submit on the following sources:
Respiratory (such as sputum or bronch)
Urine
CSF
Eye (Vitreous Fluid, Debridement, cornea)
Abscess material (such as liver or brain)
Tissues, biopsies, or fine needle aspirates

CPT Codes
87209, 87177

Preferred Specimen

5 grams minimum of stool submitted in 1 Total-Fix(TM) vial.

Instructions

Place stool into vial to bring the liquid level up to the black fill-line. Carefully mix the specimen with the spoon attached to the vial cap, tighten the cap and shake vigorously to ensure that the specimen is adequately mixed. Do not overfill.

Transport Container

Ova & Parasite Total-Fix^TM vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Stability of sample is based on the expiration date of the Total-Fix^TM vial

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

Unacceptable specimens:
Rectal swabs
Unpreserved raw stool
Expired vials
Stool placed in Para-Pak C&S vial (Orange Lid)
Mercury or Copper based PVA collection vials

Methodology
Microscopic Examination of Trichrome stain/Concentration

Setup Schedule

Days: Monday through Friday

Report Available

4-5 days

Reference Range

No ova or parasites seen

Clinical Significance

Diseases caused by human parasites remain on a worldwide basis among the principle causes of morbidity and mortality. Correct diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infection depends on proper collection, transport, detection and identification of parasites in stool specimens. Symptoms range from malaise to death. Treatment is dependent upon examining multiple stool specimens due to the erratic shed rates of some parasites.

Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratory, Phoenix

Additional Information
Ova and Parasites, Stool

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.