UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology
Collect
Scotch tape slide preparation of perianal region. Send slide in a covered container. Or Pinworm Paddle.
Unacceptable Conditions
Use of nontransparent Scotch tape, tape on both sides of the slide, specimen not inside a covered container, use of frosted slide, tape sent sticky side up.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately Offsite: Transport immediately to the laboratory.
Performed
Daily
Remarks
Must use clear tape. Cloudy or magic Scotch Tape are unacceptable. CAUTION: Pinworm eggs are very infectious.
Notes
Sampling should be performed late in the evening or first thing in the morning, after the patient has been asleep for several hours.
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Direct examination of Scotch tape slide preparation.
Reported
Varies
Synonyms
LAB248
EPIC Code
LAB248
CPT Codes
87172
Collection
EPIC Code
LAB248
Performing Lab
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology
Collect
Scotch tape slide preparation of perianal region. Send slide in a covered container. Or Pinworm Paddle.
Unacceptable Conditions
Use of nontransparent Scotch tape, tape on both sides of the slide, specimen not inside a covered container, use of frosted slide, tape sent sticky side up.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately Offsite: Transport immediately to the laboratory.
Performed
Daily
Remarks
Must use clear tape. Cloudy or magic Scotch Tape are unacceptable. CAUTION: Pinworm eggs are very infectious.
Notes
Sampling should be performed late in the evening or first thing in the morning, after the patient has been asleep for several hours.
Ordering
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Direct examination of Scotch tape slide preparation.
