Pinworm Prep P PINW

Synonyms	Pinworm Pinworm paddle Enterobius Enterobius vermicularis Enterobiasis Scotch tape tape test
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Pinworm Prep
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Pinworm Prep
EPIC Order Name	Pinworm Examination
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 Type	Other
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 Laboratory	Northwell Health Laboratories-Little Neck Parkway
CPT	87172
PDM	6201299
Result Interpretation No pinworm seen
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