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Ova and Parasites Examination

Order Name O and P Exam
Test Number: 5195166
Revision Date 01/18/2024
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Ova and Parasites Examination
Formalin concentrate and trichrome stain N/A 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (3 mL) Fecal/Stool Ova and Parasite Detection Kit (PVA and 10% Formalin) Room Temperature
Alternate 1 5 mL (3 mL) Sputum Formalin in Screwtop Container Room Temperature
Instructions Container: O & P transport container with formalin and PVA (Para-Pak® pink and gray)
Storage requirements: Room Temperature
Collection: Sputum: If paragonimiasis or echinococcosis is suspected, submit specimen in 10% formalin. Feces: Submit in a parasite preservative kit. Please inoculate both the PVA and the formalin tubes. Fresh feces should not be submitted. State the preliminary diagnosis. Other: Contact the laboratory for specific instructions. All: Multiple specimens may be necessary to recover ova or trophozoites. Three specimens are recommended (each is charged). Fecal specimens for parasitic examination should be collected before initiation of antidiarrheal therapy or antiparasitic therapy. The highest yield on hospitalized patients occurs when diarrhea is present on admission or within 72 hours of admission. The onset of diarrhea more than 72 hours after admission is usually caused by Clostridium difficile toxin rather than parasites or the usual stool pathogens.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 3-7 days  
Notes Effective Jan. 23rd 2024 the reflex test will be reported inside the orginal order for the Ova and Parasites Exam test.
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name LOINC
5195166 Ova and Parasites Examination 5195166 O and P Exam 673-4
    5195168 Ova and Para 1 10701-1
    5195169 Ova and Para 2 10701-1
    5195170 Ova and Para 3 10701-1
    5195171 Ova and Para 4 10701-1
CPT Code(s) 87177; 87209
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