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Test Code PIN Pinworm Exam, Perianal

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: SwubeTM Paddle
Collection Instructions: Obtain after person has layed to rest, between hours of 9pm and midnight, or in the morning immediately upon rising before bathing or a bowel movement.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Tape

Special Instructions

Pinworm Collection Instructions

Reference Values

Reported as positive or negative for Enterobius vermicularis

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 1 Day

Refrigerate for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

SWUBETM Paddle Test

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87172