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Parasites, Rectal or Bladder Biopsy
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P412 |
| Test group | Parasites |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Method | Microscopy |
| Collection Instructions | Sterile tissue fragments kept moist by contact with saline-wetted gauze (do NOT soak tissue); deliver immediately to Microbiology lab during hours test is offered |
| Container type | |
| Sample type | Tissue biopsy |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Improperly submitted samples |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Refrigerated 24 hours |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | Wet mount for diagnosis of schistosomiasis and for determining the viability of eggs and need for therapy. For a question of amebiasis the biopsy should be submitted to Surgical Pathology |
| LOINC code | 33017-5 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:23 AM |
| Entry Number | 715 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667