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OVA AND PARASITE EXAM, urine (088-0088) CPT4 Code: 87177Test Order Mnemonic: O OP Applies To: Schistosoma haematobium, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Filariasis Lab: Parasitology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: If Schistosoma is suscepted, a urine collectionof 24-hours is the recommended sample, (no preservatives) unrefrigerated. If Trichomonas or microfilaria are suscepted, collection of a midstream, clean-voided urine. Storage Instructions: room temperature Causes for Rejection: Specimen submitted in preservative, specimen older than 24 hours Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 1 day; test performed Monday-Friday Specimen: Urine Minimum Volume: 5 ml Container: Clean, leak-proof container Revised07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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