This test provides for microscopic detection of Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs on Scotch tape or adhesive paddle pressed to the skin around the anus.
Collect
Collect perianal material on paddle in early morning prior to defecating or bathing
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
Preserved stool
Scotch tape preps using frosted tape, rather than transparent
Remarks
Scotch Tape preps using TRANSPARENT tape or the use of a pinworm paddle are recommended for pinworm detection. The specimen should be collected between 9:00PM and early morning prior to defecation or bathing. If using scotch tape, smoothly mount the tape onto a slide immediately after collection.
Paddles and Scotch-tape preps should be taken consecutively over a 3 day period, one per day for optimal recovery of pinworms and pinworm ova.
CLEAR SCOTCH TAPE PREP AFFIXED TO A GLASS SLIDE or USE A PINWORM PADDLE
Micro Source Information
SOURCE ID
SOURCE NAME
SITES
REFLEXED TESTS
RECTA
RECTA
CPT Codes
87172
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Ordering Recommendations
This test provides for microscopic detection of Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs on Scotch tape or adhesive paddle pressed to the skin around the anus.
Collect
Collect perianal material on paddle in early morning prior to defecating or bathing
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
Preserved stool
Scotch tape preps using frosted tape, rather than transparent
Remarks
Scotch Tape preps using TRANSPARENT tape or the use of a pinworm paddle are recommended for pinworm detection. The specimen should be collected between 9:00PM and early morning prior to defecation or bathing. If using scotch tape, smoothly mount the tape onto a slide immediately after collection.
Paddles and Scotch-tape preps should be taken consecutively over a 3 day period, one per day for optimal recovery of pinworms and pinworm ova.
