Collect

Collect perianal material on paddle (See below)

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Clear cellulose tape

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient - 1 day

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Preparation

Call the Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory for paddle, 513-636-8144.

Performing Lab

Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory

Performed

Mon-Fri

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in media or preservatives

Stool

Frosted tape preparation on slide.

Units of Measure

See Reference Interval

Ordering Recommendations

Since the female pinworm migrates sporadically, a series of 4 to 6 consecutive paddles may be necessary to demonstrate infection.

Methodology

Identification

Reported

1 Day

Tests Included

Pinworm Identification

Synonyms

  • Pinworm Exam
  • Pinworm ID
  • Pinworm

Reference Interval

Negative

CPT Codes

87172

Lab Use Only

Call the Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory for paddle, 513-636-8144.

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Clear cellulose tape
Collection

Collect

Collect perianal material on paddle (See below)

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Clear cellulose tape

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient - 1 day

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Preparation

Call the Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory for paddle, 513-636-8144.

Performing Lab

Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory

Performed

Mon-Fri

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in media or preservatives

Stool

Frosted tape preparation on slide.

Units of Measure

See Reference Interval
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Since the female pinworm migrates sporadically, a series of 4 to 6 consecutive paddles may be necessary to demonstrate infection.

Methodology

Identification

Reported

1 Day

Tests Included

Pinworm Identification

Synonyms

  • Pinworm Exam
  • Pinworm ID
  • Pinworm
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Negative
Laboratory Personnel Use

CPT Codes

87172

Lab Use Only

Call the Diagnostic Infectious Diseases Testing Laboratory for paddle, 513-636-8144.

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives

Clear cellulose tape

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