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Infectious
Specimen Type
pinworm paddle
Specimen Requirement
Pinworm paddle: see collection instructions
Rejection Criteria
Reject if specimen container is unlabeled or leaking.
Reject for inappropriate storage or transport.
Storage and Transport
Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours at room temperature.
If transport is delayed, store at room temperature or 2-8 C and transport to the laboratory within 72 hours.
Testing Schedule
Performed daily
Reference Range
No pinworm ova or worms identified
Testing Department
Microbiology
Method
Microscopic examination
CPT Code
87172
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Devils Lake
- Family Medicine Residency
Turnaround Time
24 hours
STAT Turnaround Time
Not Applicable