Parasite ID, Worm (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100610

Alias/See Also

LAB247: Parasite Identification | LABCORP EAP: 008219

CPT Codes
87169x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Para Pak Pink (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Whole Blood OR Plasma Container: Green top (lithium-heparin) tube. Lithium-heparin plasma tubes containing separating gel can be used. Storage: FREEZE Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for Specimen Collection: Centrifuge and transfer separated heparin plasma to a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Method: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: 24 hours (stability determined by manufacturer or Frozen: 12 months (stability determined by manufacturer or

Report Available

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

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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