Pinworm Prep

Specimen Container

Glass slide in slide transport or pinworm paddle

Stability

Ambient Stability: Unable
Refrig Stability: Unable
Frozen Stability: Uanble

Unacceptable Conditions

Frosted tape

Remarks

A commercial pinworm collection kit may be used instead of clear cellulose tape
To increase the chance of picking up eggs, collect samples between 10 PM and midnight or early morning

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Same day

Methodology

Microscopic Examination

Lab Department

Molecular

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

Enterobius vermicularis Preparation
Enterobius Verm Exam
Cellulose Tape Test
Enterobiasis Test
Ova and Parasite, Pinworm Preparation
Scotch® Tape Test

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

COLLECTION: Collect perianal material. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Clear tape on clean slide
Send slide holder to laboratory immediately

CPT Codes

87172

LOINC

675-9

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