Test directory: Worm ID

Ordering Code4107
Test NameWorm ID
AliasWorm Identification
Ascaris, Tapeworm, Whipworm ID
Preferred SpecimenWorm
Preferred ContainerClean container with sterile normal saline or water
Optimum VolumeEntire Specimen
Collection InstructionsSeparate worm from fecal material and submit worm separately in sterile normal saline or water.
Handling InstructionsDO NOT place worm in formalin.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 1 Day
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Rejection CriteriaSpecimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used,
Frozen, Stool received
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 2 Days
MethodologyGross examination of worm and microscopic examination of ova (if present)

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Worm IDALLSee report.