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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Parasite ID
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days
CPT Codes: 87177
Performed By: Referral
Notes: Biopsy samples are evaluated in Surgical Pathology.
Link:
O & P BF/Urine
Components
No component information is available.
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Suspect Parasite |
Sterile Cup |
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Urine: If S.haematobium is suspected, collect at midday or 24-hour collection in a container without preservative. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 p.m.
Body fluid, CSF: Transfer 4mL body fluid, CSF, or urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. |
Room temperature |
Refrigerate |