Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool
Test Catalog Information
| Test Catalog Synonyms |
Stool Parasite |
| EPIC Synonyms |
Ova and Parasites O&P O & P TRICHROME PARASITOLOGY |
| Cerner Primary Mnemonic | Ova and Parasites |
| EPIC Display Name | Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool |
| Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name | Ova and Parasites |
| Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name | Ova and Parasites |
| EPIC Inpatient Orderable | Yes |
| EPIC Outpatient Orderable | Yes |
| Cerner Results |
P STL |
| Clinical Info |
Ova and Parasite Examination is used to detect gastrointestinal parasites including helminths, cestodes, and protozoa in preserved stool specimens. A complete exam includes microscopic evaluation of both a concentrated iodine-stained wet preparation and a permanent stained (Trichrome) preparation. Optimal sensitivity is obtained by collecting three serial stool specimens over the course of three days. |
| Specimen Type |
Stool |
| Container |
Para- Pak [consists of 2 vials: 1) PVA- Polyvinyl-Alcohol vial and 2) Formalin via] Total-Fix also acceptable. REJECTION CRITERIA: Unpreserved stool; Specimens containing interfering substances (barium, castor oil, bismuth, Metamucil, those contaminated with urine; Stool preserved in medium other than parasitology fixatives noted; specimen sent in diaper or tissue paper are not acceptable; Frozen specimens. |
| Collection Instructions |
1. Submit stool specimen using Ova & Parasite Collection Kit. 2. Place 1 g of stool in polyvinyl alcohol vial (PVA), and 1 g of stool in 10% formalin vial. Specimen must be placed in preservative within 1 hour of collection. 3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection.(Use labels generated with at least 2 patient identifiers) 4. Forward promptly at ambient temperature. Ideal specimen collection for optimum sensitivity involves collecting three consecutive stool specimens. Stool specimens should be collected every other day or within a timeframe of no more than 10 days. For hospitalized patients, stools will only be accepted within the first three days of admission. |
| Transport Instructions |
Room temperature (preserved specimen) |
| Specimen Stability |
Room Temperature or Refrigerated - 6 months |
| Methodology |
Iodine Wet mount and Trichrome Stain |
| Days Performed |
Monday through Friday |
| Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories-Little Neck Parkway |
| CPT |
87177 (O + P Concentration, Iodine direct smear) 87209 (Trichrome Stain) |
| PDM |
6201286 |
Desired Epic Build Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool
| Cerner Primary Mnemonic: | Ova and Parasites | ||||||
| PDM | 6201286 | ||||||
| Informatics - Workgroup | ID Micro | ||||||
| Synonyms * | Ova and Parasites O&P O & P TRICHROME PARASITOLOGY | ||||||
| Display Name * | Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool | ||||||
| Order Entry Specimen Sources * |
Stool
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| Order Entry Specimen Types |
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| Specimen Navigator Short Name | O & P | ||||||
| Ordering info (EPIC SmartText) | Ova and Parasite Examination is used to detect gastrointestinal parasites including helminths, cestodes, and protozoa in preserved stool specimens. A complete exam includes microscopic evaluation of both a concentrated iodine-stained wet preparation and a permanent stained (Trichrome) preparation. Optimal sensitivity is obtained by collecting three serial stool specimens over the course of three days. | ||||||
| IP Orderable | Yes | ||||||
| OP Orderable | Yes | ||||||
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| Special History | No | ||||||
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Current Actual EPIC Build as of 10/28/2024
| Procedure Id | 55746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pdm | 6201286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order Display Name | Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Procedure Name | OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Procedure Master Number | LAB955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short Procedure Name | OVA AND PARASITE EXAMIN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category Code | 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category Code Record Name | LAB MICROBIOLOGY - GENERAL ORDERABLES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Synonyms | OVA AND PARASITES O&P O & P TRICHROME PARASITOLOGY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clinically Active | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Orderable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reference Link Url | https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/55746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Default Specimen Type | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Type Pick List | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Op Specimen Type List | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Source Pick List | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Source Default - Male | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Source Default - Female | Stool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Order Questions | ["3045300170", "3045300171", "3045300173"] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order Questions Record Name | NH IP HOME COLLECT DATE NH IP HOME COLLECT DAYS NH IP HOME COLLECT MEDICALLY NECESSARY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inpatient Order Questions | [] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Order Specific Question Override | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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