Ova and Parasites P STL

Synonyms	Stool Parasite
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Ova and Parasites
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Ova and Parasites
EPIC Order Name	Ova and Parasite Examination, Stool
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
Result Interpretation No parasites seen
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