| Ordering Code | 4107 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Worm ID |
| Alias | Worm Identification Ascaris, Tapeworm, Whipworm ID |
| Preferred Specimen | Worm |
| Preferred Container | Clean container with sterile normal saline or water |
| Optimum Volume | Entire Specimen |
| Collection Instructions | Separate worm from fecal material and submit worm separately in sterile normal saline or water. |
| Handling Instructions | DO NOT place worm in formalin. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Day Refrigerated: 2 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used, Frozen, Stool received |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 2 Days |
| Methodology | Gross examination of worm and microscopic examination of ova (if present) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worm ID | ALL | See report. |