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pinworm prep exam: (088-0038)
Clinical Indication:

 Suspect pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infection
Test Mnemonic:

 O PIN
Methodology:

 Microscopic examination
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 Test is performed daily

Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Refer to Specimen Collection Instructions. Samples should be collected after a period of rest before bathing.

Collect: With a Swube tube or Scotch (clear cellulose) tape, collect a perianal specimen by placing the Swube paddle or Scotch tape against the perianal area and pressing the paddle or tape. Place the paddle into the tube holder; place the tape, adhesive side down on an unfrosted glass microscope slide.

Specimen Preparation: Place slides in clean, screw cap container

Storage/Transport: Room temperature

Stability: 14 days

Causes for Rejection: Feces samples
Clinical Information:

Pinworms are easily transmitted to others, careful handling is needed.
Reference Range:

Negative
Note:

Before a patient is considered negative, preparations should be taken for at least 4-6 consecutive days with negative results.
CPT 4 Code:

 87172
Review 9/28/2012 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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