Ova and Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine
| CPT Code(s): | 87177; 87209 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Urine: If S. haematobium is suspected, collect at midday or 24-hour collection in a container without preservative. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 p.m. Collect:Body fluid or urine. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 4 mL body fluid or urine to an RDL Standard Transport Tube (RDL Supply #46307). (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Body Fluid: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable Urine: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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