Pinworm Examination

Test Code

PINID

Quest Code

4496

CPT Codes
87172

Preferred Specimen

Perianal material collected in a pinworm collection device

Other Acceptable Specimens

Perianal material collected on clear cellulose tape preparations on a clear glass slide

Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Stool specimens • Frosted tape preparations

Methodology
Microscopic Examination

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Enterobius vermicularis is a human pinworm that typically infects children and other family members. It is probable that Enterobius causes no symptoms in the majority of infected adults and children.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: July 8, 2024

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