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HelpOrderable Name Quest 681 Ova and Parasites Q
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: O and P (Quest)
Specimen Type
Stool
Minimum Volume
10.0 Grams
Container
10% Formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport OR single Total-Fix transport vial
Special Handling
Patient Prep: Interfering substances: Bismuth, barium (wait 7-10 days), antimicrobial agents (wauit 2 weeks), gallbladder dye (wait 3 weeks after procedure)
Alternate specimens: Sputum or BAL, Urine
See Quest catalog for further instructions
Reference Range
No ova and parasites seen