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Tapeworm Segments
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P404 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday, day shift |
| Method | Microscopy |
| Collection Instructions | Collect 3 samples over 10 days (no more than one per 48 hours) to improve the chance of a positive result. Includes genus, species and stage of intestinal parasite on requisition. Containers and instructions are available from Specimen Receiving, outpatient phlebotomy, or Microbiology. Specimens may be collected by colonic aspiration or proctoscopy. Only SAF-preserved specimens should be submitted. |
| Container type | Urine cup or clean container with moistened gauze |
| Sample type | Stool |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Refrigerated 24 hours |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | Examination of proglottid segments can reliably identify the infecting species, whereas the eggs of the beef and pork tapeworms are indistinguishable. See also Taenia solium Antibody. |
| LOINC code | 673-4 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:38 AM |
| Entry Number | 886 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667