Result Test Name
QUEST CONCENTRATE (2)
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
12375400116
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST OVA AND PARASITES CONCENTRATE AND PERM SMEAR 2 SPC
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
18494-5
Collection Container
Quest Call Lab
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Collect sample then transfer 10 mL or 10 gm into a total fix container.
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
10.000
Test Info
Preferred Specimen(s) 10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in two sets of 10% formalin and Polyvinyl Alcohol Transport or two Total-Fix? transport vials Alternative Specimen(s) Para-Pak SVT transport vial Minimum Volume 5 grams or 5 mL stool Collection Instructions Stool (preferred): Place fresh stool in 10% formalin transport vial as well as PVA transport medium or single Total-Fix ? vial within 30 minutes of collection. Add stool to bring the liquid level to the fill to here" line on the vial. Mix well. Send specimen(s) at room temperature in the same shipping container. If parasite infestation is strongly suspected collect at least 3 stool specimens every other day since a single specimen can be negative. If Giardia is strongly suspected please see Giardia Antigen EIA Stool (Test Code 8625)."
Shipping Instructions
Transport Temperature Stool sputum and BAL (preserved): Room temperature Urine sputum and BAL (unpreserved): Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability Stool (preserved) Room temperature: 6 months Refrigerated: 6 months Frozen: Unacceptable Urine Sputum BAL (unpreserved) Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 48 hours Frozen: Unacceptable Sputum BAL (preserved) Room temperature: 6 months Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable Reject Criteria Unpreserved stool Specimens containing barium Stool preserved in medium other than parasitology fixative Received frozen Stool submitted in expired transport vial Preserved urine Unpreserved sputum and urine received room temperature or frozen Liver abscess or aspirate ECOFIX? transport vials