OVA & PARASITES EXAMINIATION W/CONCENTRATION

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: OP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 509
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 to 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 20mL liquid,formed walnut size
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Stool
Collection Info:
Inpatient:
Place specimen in sterile cup.
Reference lab:
Place specimen in formalin tubes and mix specimen with preservative.
Do not overfill. It is recommended that 3 specimens should be collected one a day for 3 days. If microspordium is suspected place specimen in PVA and indicate this on request form. If trichrome smear is desired place specimen in PVA and indicate this on the request form.  If Microsporidium or Trichrome smear is requested, they will be sent to a referral lab for testing.

Methods

Surfactant concentration method;

CPT Codes

87177

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

No ova and parasites seen.