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OVA AND PARASITE EXAM, abscess (088-0088)Test Includes: Direct and stained smear examination CPT4 Code: 87177 Test Order Mnemonic: O OP Applies To: Amoeba Lab: Parasitology: Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Place specimen in a small (<1 ml) amount of sterile saline. Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. If transport is delayed, add 1-2 ml of 10% Formalin to the specimen as a preservative. Causes for Rejection: Insufficient quantity, specimen submitted more than 24 hours after collection Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 2 days; test performed Monday-Friday Special Instructions: Make note of the addition of Formalin on the outside of the container. Specimen: Fine needle aspirate, aspirates of cysts or abscesses Minimum Volume: 1 ml Container: Clean, leak-proof container Revised 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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