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WORM IDENTIFICATION (088-0037) CPT4 Code: 87177Test Order Mnemonic: O ID Applies to: Parasite identification of intestinal or other body cavity worms and/or parasite segments Lab: Parasitology Request Form: Microbiology Storage Instructions: Preserve specimen in 70% alcohol and store at room temperature. 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 Special Instructions: Submit as large a segment as possible; include patient history if possible. Specimen: Adult worms or worm segments Container: Clean, leak proof container Revised 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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