Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
OP BF/U
Methodology
Qualitative Concentration/Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
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, CSF, or urine.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 4 mL body fluid, CSF, or urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Body Fluid or Urine: Refrigerated.
CSF: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Body Fluid: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Urine: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
CSF: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87177; 87209
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2002279 | Ova and Parasite, Source | 31208-2 |
3002043 | Ova and Parasite, BF Interpretation | 26885-4 |
* 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
- Amoeba
- echinococcus, hydatid cyst, hydatid sand, amoebiasis
- O&P body fluids
- parasitic worms
- S. haematobium
- S. japonicum.
- Schistosoma mansoni
- Strongyloides
- URINE O&P exam
Ova and Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine