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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