Test Details
Methodology
Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Diagnose parasitic infestation; identify worms recovered from patient; eliminate possibility of parasite presence
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Worm or segment of worm from urine, stool, sputum, or other clinical specimen
Container
Worms, or portions of them, must be submitted in formalin; the ova and parasite vial (Para-Pak® pink) may be used.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; dry specimen
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 008219 | Parasite ID, Worm | 14789-2 | 008219 | Parasite ID, Worm | 14789-2 | |
| Order Code | 008219 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Parasite ID, Worm | |||||
| Order Loinc | 14789-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 008219 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Parasite ID, Worm | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14789-2 |
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080343 | Result | 080344 | Result 1 | 14789-2 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080343 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080344 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14789-2 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080343 | Result | 080345 | Result 2 | 14789-2 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080343 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080345 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 2 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14789-2 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080343 | Result | 080346 | Result 3 | 14789-2 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080343 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080346 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 3 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14789-2 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080343 | Result | 080347 | Result 4 | 14789-2 | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080343 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080347 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 4 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14789-2 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080343 | Result | 080348 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080343 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080348 | |||||
| Result Name | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||