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Ova & Parasites (O&P) Worm Identification

Additional Codes

Epic Orderable Procedure: LAB11955

Collection Requirements

Source: visible worm(s)
Container: 10% formalin

Special Instructions

  • Submit visible worm(s) for macroscopic identification
  • Do not submit feces

Availability

Routine

Turn Around Time

3 days

Lab Processing Instructions

Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Microbiology

Instrumentation/Methodology

Microscopic exam

Reference Ranges

No parasitic worms found

CPT

87169