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Synonyms/Keywords
Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Paddle
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Rectal | Pinworm Paddle | One pinworm paddle |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Pinworm Paddle: Touch sticky area of paddle to several areas of the perianal surface and return the paddle to the container. Collect specimens early in the morning before bathing or bowel movements.
Do not dip paddle into feces or fill vial with feces.
Four consecutive negative preps, collected on at least four consecutive days, are are required to definitively rule out infection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rectal Pinworm Paddle | Room Temperature | ≤ 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Paddle >7 days old |
| Feces sample |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | No Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) found |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Microbiology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Microscopic Exam |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87172 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87172 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Pinworm Prep |