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0060051
Pinworm
PINW
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Collect perianal material on paddle (ARUP Supply #58681). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Specimen Preparation
Transport collection device.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frosted or colored tape. Specimens in media or preservatives. Stool.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87172
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060051 | Pinworm | 675-9 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Pinworm Preparation
- Anal Swab
- Perianal Swab for Pinworms
- Pinworms
- Scotch Tape Test
- Cellulose Tape Test
- Enterobiasis Test
- Enterobius vermicularis Preparation
Pinworm
