| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Stool | 1 Hour Room Temperature, 24 Hours Refrigerated, or indefinitely if submitted in Ecofix vial | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsSpecimens can be sent to lab in clean, leak proof, tightly sealed containers within one hour or stored at 2-8ºC for up to 24 hours. If sent in ecofix vials, store at room temperature. Wait 7-10 days if patient has received antiparasitic compounds, barium, iron, Kaopectate, metronidazole, Milk of Magnesia, Pepto-bismol, or tetracycline. Specimen Type:Stool |
Method
Microscopic examination of direct, concentrated and permanently stained smears.
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Schedule
Monday – Friday
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Clinical Utility
The recovery and identification of helminth eggs and larvae or protozoan trophozoites and cysts from feces confirm diagnosis of intestinal parasitic disease.
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CPT Codes
87177 87209
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