Specimen Requirements
Title
Parasite Identification, Worm
Specimen Requirement
Collect worm or segement of worm from urine, stool, sputum or other clinical specimens. Submit worm or portions of them a pink top Para Pak (formalin).
Ship room temp.
Methodology
Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation
Stability
Room temp only
Reference Range
By Report *
Turnaround
3-7 days
Clinical Use
Diagnose parasitic infestation; identify worms recovered from patient; eliminate possibility of parasite presence
Test Code
PIW