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Ova and Parasites, Feces

Test Code
OAP


Alias/See Also
Fecal Ova and Parasites
 


CPT Codes
87177

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:


Fresh Stool

2 g of stool in a sterile container.  Label
specimen appropriately.


Preserved Stool

2 g of stool in SAF fixative.  Label specimen
appropriately. 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Fecal Concentration/Trichrome Stain/Microscopic Analysis

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

No ova, cysts, or parasites seen



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.