Inpatient and Outpatient Orderable

Microsporidia Examination Build info

Synonyms

  • MICROSPORIDIA SMEAR
  • P OPM
  • MICROSPORIDIUM
  • LAB11831

Short Name

MICROSPORIDIA SMEAR

Procedure Master Number

LAB11831

Procedure ID

115903

Clinical Info

Test has been Discontinued

Specimen Sources

 Stool

Specimen Types

 Aspirate

Container

Para-PakTM Stool Specimen Collection Kit

Collection Instructions

1. Obtain a Para-PakTM Stool Specimen Collection Kit.
2. Using collection spoon provided, obtain stool specimen from areas which appear slimy, bloody, or watery and place into each of 2 containers.
3. Do not fill above line indicated on container.
4. Thoroughly mix specimen.
5. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Microsporidia Stain

Days Performed

Monday though Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87207

PDM

 6201288

Only Orderable at Locations:

 Orderable Everywhere

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MICROSPORIDIA POPM MICROSPORIDIA Microsporidia