Ova and Parasites (O&P) Exam Panel | Back to Test Directory | ||||
Test Description |
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Microscopic examination of concentrated sample and trichrome stain for the detection of ova and/or parasites from patient specimens. Travel history required to assist diagnosis. | |||||
Panel Components | |||||
Ova and Parasite Testing, Trichrome Stain for Parasites | |||||
Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
2 - 4 business days | Ethyl Acetate Concentration, Biological Stain, Microscopy | |||
Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
$37.10 | 87177, 87209 | ||||
Specimen Requirements | |||||
Specimen Type: | Stool (diarrheal), Urine (for Schistosoma haematobium), Sputum, Body fluids (duodenal aspirates/liver abscesses) | ||||
Patient Preparation: | The patient should be instructed not to take any antacids, oily laxatives, or anti-diarrheal medications unless prescribed by the physician. | ||||
Collection Instructions: |
Stool (diarrheal): Collect the specimen using a Stool Collection for Ova and Parasites Kit provided by SHL. The kit includes a specimen bag, an absorbent sheet, and one Total-Fix vial to preserve the stool specimen. Label vial with patient's name, unique identifier (e.g., date of birth), and date of collection. Preserve each stool specimen in parasitology transport vial (Total-Fix) within one hour of collection.
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Temperature and Stability: | Room Temperature (35°C). | ||||
Unacceptable Conditions: | Formed stool, unpreserved stool, improperly collected specimens (e.g., rectal swabs), leaking specimen, multiple specimens within 24 hours, stool specimens containing barium, oil, water, or urine | ||||
Expected Results: | Microscopic Examination of Concentrated Sample: No Ova or Parasites found, Parasite identification. Trichrome Stain Observation: No Ova or Parasites found, Parasite identification. | ||||
Shipping Instructions | |||||
Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place in a biohazard bag. Seal the bag and place into the mailer along with a completed Test Request Form. Transport specimen at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
Comments | |||||
Travel history required to assist diagnosis. SHL recommends collecting three separate stool specimens within a 10 day period. Preserve each stool specimen in parasitology transport vial (Total-Fix) within one hour of collection. WARNING! DO NOT DRINK THE TOTAL-FIX SOLUTION IN THE COLLECTION KIT -- IT IS POISONOUS. If ingestion occurs, drink milk or water. Call the local Poison Control Center, your local physician, or the Iowa Poison Control Center day or night at 1-800-222-1222. | |||||
Alternate Names | |||||
Giardia, Entamoeba |