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Parasites, Urine
| 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 (wet mount) |
| Container type | PreferRed sample for wet mount should be collected between 1000 and 1400 hours and deliveRed immediately to the laboratory. |
| Sample type | Random urine |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Improperly collected sample |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate |
| Normal range | |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | If concentration is employed because direct examination is negative, B225P is also billed. See also entry for Trichomonas (P415). |
| LOINC code | 33017-5 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 8:05:19 PM |
| Entry Number | 721 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667