Test Details
Mnemonic
PARID
Ordering Code
3427500
CPT-4 Code(s)
87169
Specimen Information
Collect
Suspect nematode, cestode, trematode or other parasite
Specimen Preparation
Submit tapeworm in saline and other parasites in 70% alcohol as soon as possible in a screw capped plastic container that is leak proof. Specify specimen source.
Alternate Specimen
Send parasite in 10% formalin
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Stool sample, frozen sample, pinworm paddle, arthropods
Stability
Room temperature: Dependent on organism integrity
Refrigerated: Dependant on organism integrity
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Dependant on organism integrity
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Macroscopic and Microscopic Exam
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC