| Ordering Code | 605 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Pinworm Exam |
| Alias | Scotch Tape Prep Enterobiasis Test Enterobius vermicularis Prep Cellulose Tape Prep |
| Preferred Specimen | Perianal material on clear cellulose tape, attached to a clean glass microscope slide (sticky side down) |
| Preferred Container | Prepared slide in clean container or in slide mailer |
| Optimum Volume | 1 Slide |
| Collection Instructions | Collect specimen a few hours after the patient has retired (i.e. 2200 or 2300) OR as soon as possible after patient arises and prior to defecation or bathing. Use a 3" piece of clear cellophane tape over the end of a glass slide, sticky side out. Spread apart the anal folds and press firmly with the tape in all areas of the mucocutaneous junction. Do NOT use frosted tape, such as the Scotch Magic Tape. Press the tape over the clear area of the slide (sticky side to the slide). |
| Handling Instructions | Label slide with patient's name. Place slide(s) in a clean container that can be sealed or in a slide mailer Enterobiasis is very infectious. Caution should be taken when handling the specimen. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 2 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Use of non-transparent tape, Tape on both sides of the slide, Stool submitted, Frosted slides used |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Microscopic exam |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 31, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinworm Exam | ALL | NONE SEEN | NONE SEEN |