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Pinworm Anal Exam

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
PIN


CPT Codes
87172

Preferred Specimen


Adhesive tape preparation from the perianal region




Instructions
Specimens are best obtained first thing in the morning before rising from bed. 1. Use the sticky side of the collection paddle from the collection kit. 2. Press the paddle surface against several areas of the perianal (opening of rectum). 3. Place the paddle in the plastic transport tube. 4. Label container with patient's name (first and last), DOB, date, time of collection and forward to the laboratory immediately.


Transport Container
Pin worm collection device


Transport Temperature
Ambient


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


Methodology
Microscopic Exam

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of Enterobius vermicularis eggs.



Last Updated: February 21, 2011


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.