Pinworm Prep - Enterobius (LABCORP)

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LAB248: Pinworm Exam (Scotch Tape Test) | LABCORP EAP: 008631

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Collection: Nasopharyngeal (NP) and Mid-turbinate Swabs: Collect using standard techniques. Place swab into VTM/UTM and cap tightly. Anterior Nasal Swab: Insert the tip of the swab into one nostril. The swab does not need to be inserted far. Insert just until the tip of the swab is no longer visible. Rotate the swab in a circle around the entire edge of your nostril at least three times. Repeat with the second nostril. Insert the swab into the 0.9% saline tube and cap tightly. Specimen Container Details: Anterior Nasal Swab, Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab or Mid-turbinate Swab in viral/universal transport medium (VTM/UTM) or 0.9% saline

Please note: It takes approximately 1-3 days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to the release of the test result to the healthcare provider. Test results are most typically reported electronically, which generally allows for faster deliver. Stability: Room Temp and Refrigerated: 72 Hours Frozen: >72 Hours

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 4320 min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 4320 min
Life or Death: 4320 min