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Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid : 2002277

Mnemonic: OPBF

Methodology:	Qualitative Concentration Technique/Microscopic Evaluation
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	1-2 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Body fluid or urine. Urine: If T. vaginalis is suspected, collect first void, particularly after prostatic massage in male patients. Specimen should be held at room temperature. Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL body fluid or urine. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Body Fluid: Refrigerated. Urine: Room temperature. Remarks: Specimen source required. Filariasis, detection may occur in urine from patients with chyluria and patients treated with deithylcarbamazine. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: Negative
CPT Code(s):	87177 Ova & parasite; 87209 Trichrome stain
Cross References:	Amoeba (Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid), Schistosomiasis (Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid), Strongyloides (Ova & Parasite Exam, Body Fluid)

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