ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060067: Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid |
| Test Mnemonic: OP BF | |
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Methodology: Concentration Technique/Microscopic Evaluation
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Body fluid. Source of specimen is preferred.
Transport: 5 mL unpreserved body fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL) Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87177 |