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Test Code OP Ova and Parasites Basic

Cerner Test Code

OP Basic

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Orange Cap Cary-Blair

Processing Instructions

Transfer specimen to an Orange Cap Cary-Blair container within 2 hours of collection. Using the collection spoon attached to the cap, add specimen until the liquid reaches the red line. Do not overfill container past the red line. refrigerate after collection.

Stability

Stability: Preserved specimen is stable for 2 weeks refrigerated. Specimens, although stable for 2 weeks, are only kept in the lab 1 week.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87329|87328

Performing Location

Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.

Rejection Criteria

Swabs are not acceptable.