Ova and Parasite Exam, Fecal (Immunocompromised or Travel History)
| CPT Code(s): | 87177; 87209 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Specimens analyzed to determine the efficacy of treatment should be collected three to four weeks after completion of therapy. Antibiotics may affect results of exam. Collect:Stool. Recommended collection: 3 separate stool specimens within a 10-day period (an individual order must be submitted for each specimen). Specimen Preparation:Preserve 2 g of stool in AlcorFix (RDL Supply #52059) within one hour of collection (Min: 1 g). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect ™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Additional specimen collection instructions can be found at https://www.reliancediagnosticslab.com/parasep. Preserving in 10 percent formalin and modified PVA is also acceptable. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Stability:Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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