Microsporidia P OPM

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Microsporidia Smear

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Microsporidia Smear

EPIC Order Name

Microsporidia Examination

Clinical Info

Test has been Discontinued

Specimen Type

Stool

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

Result Interpretation

No microsporidia species found

Forms