Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine

Specimen:

Test Code

YOPBF

Specimen Name

Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine

Collect

Body Fluid, CSF, or Urine in Sterile Container

Submit

4 mLs

Special Handling

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Rejection Criteria

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Stability

Ambient 72 hours

Methodology

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Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days

Reported

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CPT Codes

  • 87177
  • 87209

Components

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Additional Information

Urine: If S. haematobium is suspected, collect at midday or 24-hour collection in a container without preservative. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 p.m.

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