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PARASITE/WORM IDENTIFICATION
Number 1302
CPT Code 87169
Alias
Specimen Container Plastic Screw Cap Vial
Specimen Type Worm in Formalin
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range
Alternate Specimen
Volume Worm
Stability Ambient
Stability Refrigerated
Stability Frozen
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Additional Instructions
Worm or segment of worm from urine, stool, sputum, or other clinical specimen are also acceptable. Worms, or portions of them, must be submitted in formalin. The ova and parasite vial may be used.
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsGROSS, PARASITOLOGY, PARASITIC