8461OCP, Additional Specimens
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Stool
1 Hour Room Temperature, 24 Hours Refrigerated, or indefinitely if submitted in Ecofix vial
See Report
Specimen Requirements
Specimens 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.
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Clinical Utility
The recovery and identification of helminth eggs and larvae or protozoan trophozoites and cysts from feces confirm diagnosis of intestinal parasitic disease.
CPT Codes
87177 87209
