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Test Code Billings Clinic: 6630 Worm Identification, Gross

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Microbiology

Useful For

This identification applies to beef tapeworm, fish tapeworm, pork tapeworm, proglottid identification, roundworm identification, segment identification, nematode identification, etc.

Methodology

Microscopy

Specimen Requirements

  1. Place specimen into a screw-capped, sterile container with enough sterile saline to cover specimen.
  2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
  3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
  4. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87169 - Macroscopic examination; parasite