Test Detail
Parasite Identification
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Microscopic and macroscopic examination to identify parasite (larvae, worm). | |||||
| Panel Components | |||||
| Worm indentification. | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
1 - 3 business days | Macroscopic and/or microscopic identification | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $7.15 | 87169 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Worm | ||||
| Collection Instructions: | Parasite: Immerse parasite in 5 - 10 mL of 70-80% ethanol in a clean container with tight fitting lid. | ||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Room temperature (35°C). | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Stool, unpreserved specimens, specimens in preservative other than ethanol | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Parasite identification, Submitted specimen not a worm/parasite, Submitted worm is not a human parasite. | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place in a biohazard bag. Seal the bag and place into the mailer along with a completed Test Request Form. Transport specimen at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Human parasites include various protozoa and worms which may infect humans, causing parasitic diseases. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Worm detection, tapeworm | |||||
