Pinworm Microscopy

Test Name	Pinworm Microscopy
Alternate Name(s)	Enterobius vermicularis Microscopy or direct examination.
Laboratory Module	Microbiology
Ordering Mnemonic	PIN
Specimen Type	Sample collected from perianal skin
Collection Container	Pinworm collection paddle Sterile container
Container Information	Pinworm Transport Media
Collection Information	Use pinworm collection paddle. Collect sample first thing in the morning before the patient bathes or defecates. Press the paddle, sticky side down, firmly against the left and right perianal folds. Do not contaminate the tape with fecal material. Return paddle to container, ensure the container is properly labeled and transport to laboratory in biohazard bag.
Test Schedule	Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time	7-10 days
Critical Values	If pinworm is identified the information is made available to the health care provider.
Lab Process Notes	The result will be presumptive-reflex tied to presumptive but cannot pull bug name from dictionary
Storage and Transport	Specimen should be transported to the laboratory after collection in biohazard bag Specimen should be stored at room temperature after receipt in the laboratory and transported to referral laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
Test Referred To	Offsite, Referral Laboratory

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