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22779 Pinworm

Pinworm
Test Code: PINW
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
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ Microscopic Exam​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites No Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) found​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
87172​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Paddle​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Pinworm Exam
​Cerner ​Pinworm Prep
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
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
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​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ Microscopic Exam​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
87172​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.