Ova and Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine
:2002277
Mnemonic: OPBF
Methodology:
Qualitative Concentration/Microscopy
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
1-2 days
Specimen Required:
Patient Prep: Urine: If S. haematobium is suspected, collect at midday or 24-hour collection in a container without preservative. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 p.m.
Collect: Body fluid or urine.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL body fluid or urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP Supply #43115). (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source required. Filariasis, detection may occur in urine from patients with chyluria and patients treated with diethylcarbamazine.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Body Fluid: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable Urine: Ambient:3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; 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)