Examination for Ova and Parasites in Respiratory Secretions

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 212

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

10.0 mL Respiratory Secretions in a Sterile Container


Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient
48 hours Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Collect Monday - Thursday


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

No Ova and Parasites seen


Methodology:
  • Centrifugation
  • Smear

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

5 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

87177