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Ova & Parasite Traveler's Screen (Sample #1)
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page
This test should be used for patients who have traveled outside the USA or when Strongyloides is suspected.
This test should be used for patients who have traveled outside the USA or when Strongyloides is suspected.
Test Code
OP1
Alias/See Also
80681;
Ova & Parasite (usually feces);
Parasite Exam, Feces;
O & P;
Aspirate ofr parasites;
Tick ID;
Ova and Parasite exam
Ova & Parasite (usually feces);
Parasite Exam, Feces;
O & P;
Aspirate ofr parasites;
Tick ID;
Ova and Parasite exam
CPT Codes
87209; 87177
Preferred Specimen
Random Stool specimen in Ova & Parasite transport vial
24 hour urine acceptable for schistosomes
24 hour urine acceptable for schistosomes
Instructions
ROUTINE INSTRUCTIONS:
1) COLLECT A STOOL SPECIMEN IN A CONTAINER. DO 'NOT' IMMERSE SPECIMEN IN WATER.
2) ALIQUOT A PORTION OF THE SPECIMEN INTO EACH TRANSPORT TUBE TO THE RED LINE INDICATED ON THE LABEL. SELECT THE BLOODY, SLIMY, OR WATERY PARTS OF THE SPECIMEN WITH WOODEN STICKS OR A PASTEUR PIPETTE TO ALIQUOT.
3) LABEL EACH TUBE AND INDICATE DESIRED TEST ON THE REQUISITION FORM.
4) THE PATIENT'S CLINICAL HISTORY. i.e., RECENT TRAVEL LOCATIONS, ACUTE OR CHRONIC SYMPTOMS PREVIOUS PARASITIC INFECTIONS
5) OTHER RELATED TESTS ARE OFFERED BY THE LABORATORY. "485L" = PINWORM EXAMINATION "94L" = TRICHOMONAS WET MOUNT
1) COLLECT A STOOL SPECIMEN IN A CONTAINER. DO 'NOT' IMMERSE SPECIMEN IN WATER.
2) ALIQUOT A PORTION OF THE SPECIMEN INTO EACH TRANSPORT TUBE TO THE RED LINE INDICATED ON THE LABEL. SELECT THE BLOODY, SLIMY, OR WATERY PARTS OF THE SPECIMEN WITH WOODEN STICKS OR A PASTEUR PIPETTE TO ALIQUOT.
3) LABEL EACH TUBE AND INDICATE DESIRED TEST ON THE REQUISITION FORM.
4) THE PATIENT'S CLINICAL HISTORY. i.e., RECENT TRAVEL LOCATIONS, ACUTE OR CHRONIC SYMPTOMS PREVIOUS PARASITIC INFECTIONS
5) OTHER RELATED TESTS ARE OFFERED BY THE LABORATORY. "485L" = PINWORM EXAMINATION "94L" = TRICHOMONAS WET MOUNT
Transport Container
Two short tubes in a set. One contains 10% Formalin, the other PVA.
These are available through CompuNet's supply center.
These are available through CompuNet's supply center.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature for a PVA & Formalin Transport Tube
Refrigerate Fresh specimens
Refrigerate Fresh specimens
Specimen Stability
Months in proper transport
Hours if not in transport
Refrigeration slows the degeneration of parasitic forms
Hours if not in transport
Refrigeration slows the degeneration of parasitic forms
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen in diaper, specimen on culturette swab, frozen specimen
Methodology
Concentrated Ethyl Acetate Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MB
MB
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
PARASITES MAY INVADE ALL BODY TISSUES; THEREFORE, ALL TYPES OF SPECIMENS MAY NEED TO BE EVALUATED. THE CHOICE OF SPECIMEN DEPENDS UPON THE SUSPECTED PARASIT OR CATEGORY OF PARASITES. SPECIMENS ARE SCREENED FOR INTESTINAL PARASITES IN THIS PROCEDURE. WHEN NEGATIVE RESULTS ARE OBTAINED FOR FECAL SAMPLES, IF CLINICALLY INDICATED, OTHER SPECIMEN TYPES SHOULD BE EVALUATED. URINE MAY PRESENT SCHISTOSOMA. SIGMOIDSCOPIC MATERIAL AND LIVER ASPIRATES MAY PRESENT AMOEBAS. SPUTUM MAY PRESENT OVA. INTERFERING SUBSTANCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) BISMUTH OR BARIUM (WAIT 7-10 DAYS) 2) ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS (WAIT 2-3 WEEKS) 3) GALLBLADDER DYE (WAIT 3 WEEKS)
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: January 13, 2022
