WET MOUNT FOR PARASITES
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: WETP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5252
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5252
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 10 ML
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Volume: 10ml liquid
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Stool
Collection Info:
Place stool specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Stool
Collection Info:
Place stool specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Methods
Direct wet mount to screen for intestinal parasites in liquid stool only or urine for schistosomes.
CPT Codes
87210
* 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 Amoeba, No Giardia