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Paragonimus westermani
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P412 (for respiratory specimens) or P401 (for stool) |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Method | Microscopy |
| Collection Instructions | See instructions under Parasites-Sputum or Parasites-Stool |
| Container type | Clean container |
| Sample type | Sputum, BAL, stool |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unpreserved stool received > 1 hour after collection. Stool in a preservative other than SAF. More than one sample received within 24 hours. |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Refrigerated unpreserved samples: 24 hours Room temperature samples in SAF: indefinite |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | If direct smears are negative a concentrate will be prepared and examined at an additional charge (B225P) |
| Last Updated | 3/19/2009 7:54:22 AM |
| Entry Number | 706 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667