| Ordering Code | 4108 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Ova & Parasites, Non-Stool |
| Alias | O & P, Body Fluid O & P, Sputum O & P, Urine |
| Preferred Specimen | Non-stool specimen (GI contents/discharge, Sputum, Bile, Urine, etc.) |
| Preferred Container | Sterile Container |
| Optimum Volume | 5 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Hour Refrigerated: 3 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Frozen, Pooled specimens, Liver aspirates must be sent to pathology (submitted in preservatives) |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 2 Days |
| Methodology | Concentration and microscopic examination of sediment |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2021.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Result: | ALL | See report. |