Test Code LAB247 Parasite, Macroscopic Worm Exam
Additional Codes
44179
Reporting Title
Worm Exam
Methodology
Identification of Parasites (Worms)
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit suspected parasite (worm) in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Not applicable
Critical value
Orange category conditions complete alert within 8 hours: all positives
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87169