Pinworm Examination

Synonyms

• CELLULOSE TAPE TEST
• ENTEROBIAS VERMICULARIS
• ENTEROBIASIS
• ENTEROBIUS
• LAB248
• PADDLE
• PINWORM PREP
• PREPARATION
• SCOTCH TAPE TEST

Cerner Name

Pinworm Prep

Clinical Info

Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is a small thin white worm that lives in the colon and rectum of an infected person. The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate from the intestinal tract of the host and lay their eggs in the anal area. Optimal specimen collection is in the early-morning hours.

Specimen Sources

Rectum

Specimen Types

Skin/Wound

Specimen Volume

Container

Pinworm paddle;  Alternate Container- Clear Scotch Tape- Apply sticky side down on a clear microscope glass slide.
REJECTION CRITERIA: Opaque scot tape; Stool on slide.

Collection Instructions

Call laboratory at 516-719-1100 for Pinworm Paddle Collection Kit.

1. Collect an early-morning specimen before patient arises from bed and before bowel movement
2. Remove paddle from The Pinworm Paddle collection container. Do not touch surface of paddle with fingers.
3. Separate patient’s buttocks and press sticky side of paddle to perianal area.
4. Return paddle to the container and secure cap tightly.
5. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
6. Label container with patient's name (first and last), date and time of collection. Keep at room temperature
7. Transport at room temperature.
TAT: 24-72 hours

Transport Instructions

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

7 days

Methodology

Direct Microscopic Examination

Days Performed

Monday - Friday

Performing Laboratories

• AML/Quest Laboratories
• Northwell Health -LNP

CPT

87172

PDM

6201299

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms