8138Worm Identification
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Suspect parasite submitted fresh or in 70% alcohol or 10% formalin
Room temperature/Refirgerated: dependent on organism integrity
See Report
Specimen Requirements
Specimens should be submitted in clean, leak-proof container. Store at room temperature or refrigerated temperature.
Specimen Type:Suspect parasite submitted fresh or in 70% alcohol or 10% formalin
Method
Microscopic and macroscopic examination and conventional identification techniques
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Clinical Utility
Recovering the intact parasite in adult, immature or larval form can aid in the diagnosis of parasitic disease.
CPT Codes
87169
