Organism Identification Parasite

General Information

Lab Name

Organism ID Parasite

Lab Code

OIDP

Epic Name

Organism ID Parasite

Description

This test is intended for the identification of parasitic helminths such as roundworms or tapeworms.

For pinworm exam see Pinworm Exam [PINP].

For stool Ova and Parasite Exam see Extended Stool Parasite Exam [OAPP].

For arthropod identification (ticks, mites, lice) see Arthropod Organism Identification [OIDBUG].

Synonyms

Worm identification

Components

Specimen Type: Worm or worm segment
Collection: Submit worm or worm segment in clean, closed container. Do NOT add saline, formalin or other preservative.
Handling Instructions: Transport at room temperature to lab as soon as possible.
Quantity: Requested: Entire worm or worm segment
Minimum: Entire worm or worm segment

Receiving Instructions: If paddle or tape prep is received for pinworm exam, order PINP.

UW-MT:

Dayshift: Give specimen to Parasitology MLS2 or Lead

Offshift: Leave at room temperature in Parasitology basket. Leave note on white board in setup.

Lab Department

Microbiology(MC)

Frequency

Monday-Friday 8:00-16:00

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.