Ova + Parasite Exam (LABCORP)

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LAB955: Ova and Parasite, Stool and Smear | LABCORP EAP: 008623

LABCORP LAB: Para Pak - Pink & Gray (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 5

Test Includes Culture; isolation, identification (additional charges/CPT code[s] may apply), and if culture results warrant, susceptibility testing (at an additional charge). CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology. Special Instructions Specify specimen source and pertinent clinical information on the request form. Specimens from other sources, such as genital, stool, urine, upper and lower respiratory specimens, cannot be cultured under the aerobic bacterial culture test number. If specimens are incorrectly submitted with an order for aerobic bacterial culture, the laboratory will process the specimen for the test based on the source listed on the request form. The client will not be telephoned to approve this change, but the change will be indicated on the report. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices. Specimen Swab of vagina, cervix, discharge, aspirated endocervical, endometrial, prostatic fluid, or urethral discharge. Use swab to inoculate Jembec for transport to the laboratory and recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae; swab should also be sent in transport device. Volume One swab and one inoculated Jembec; or one swab Container Bacterial culture transport swab with gel and Jembec Collection Female: Do not use lubricant on speculum. Cervical mucus should be removed first before inserting swab into endocervical canal, move swab from side to side allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. Return swab to the transport tube and label. Male: Using small wire swab, gently scrape the anterior urethral mucosa or, use a swab to collect specimen of urethral discharge.

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min