Test Details
Mnemonic
PARID
Ordering Code
3427500
CPT-4 Code(s)
87169
Specimen Information
Collect
Suspect parasite
Specimen Preparation
Submit tapeworm in saline and other parasites in 70% alcohol in an IATA-approved screw capped plastic container. Specify specimen source.
Alternate Specimen
Send parasite in 10% formalin
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Stool sample, frozen sample
Stability
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Macroscopic and Microscopic Exam
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC