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Test Code WORMID Parasite Id,Macroscopic

Specimen Type

Worm or other parasite visible to the naked eye that is a potential human pathogen.

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Collection Volume

1 Organism

Minimum Collection Volume

1 Organism

Collection Instructions

Physician or nurse are responsible for specimen collection. Organisms are to be submitted in a sterile container with secure closure. Specimens should be transported to the North Campus Laboratory ASAP.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens must be properly labeled with patient name, patient number, body site, date and time of collection and initials of person collecting specimen. If unacceptable specimen is received, the appropriate nursing station will be notified before disposa

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room Temperature

Turn Around Time

Identification will be made Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, except holidays. For identification during other hours call the Microbiology lab.

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

Parasitic Id, Macroscopic; Identification of Parasitic Worms;

EPIC Code

LAB247

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile container with no additives and secure closure

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

6:00am – 12:30am