Sterile Leak Proof Container, Screw Cap with 70% Alcohol Note: Add 70% alcohol to cover the worm. Submit worm only in this container, DO NOT submit stool sample.
Alternate:
Total-Fix Transport Vial Note: Submit worm only in this container, DO NOT submit stool sample.
Specimen Type
Worm (do not submit stool sample)
Specimen Preparation
If stool is received:
Separate the worm(s) from the stool and place into a sterile container, cover the worm(s) with 70% alcohol to preserve.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient (Room Temperature)
Unacceptable Conditions
Dehydrated specimen
Performed
Daily
Reported
1 - 2 days
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Lab
AWL
Department
Microbiology
EAP
87169A
Ordering
EAP
87169A
Ordering Recommendations
This test is for worm identification only. DO NOT submit stool.
Sterile Leak Proof Container, Screw Cap with 70% Alcohol Note: Add 70% alcohol to cover the worm. Submit worm only in this container, DO NOT submit stool sample.
Alternate:
Total-Fix Transport Vial Note: Submit worm only in this container, DO NOT submit stool sample.
Specimen Processing
Specimen Type
Worm (do not submit stool sample)
Specimen Preparation
If stool is received:
Separate the worm(s) from the stool and place into a sterile container, cover the worm(s) with 70% alcohol to preserve.
