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Ova and Parasites

Test Code
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Preferred Specimen
Formalin and PVA


Minimum Volume
1


Transport Container
Sterile or Formalin and PVA


Transport Temperature
RT


Specimen Stability
24hrs / ASAP if unpreserved


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stools containing bismuth, barium, mineral oil, magnesium or gallbladder dye


Clinical Significance
Microbiology




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.