Pinworm Direct Exam
| Test Name | Pinworm Direct Exam |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | Enterobius vermicularis |
| Laboratory Module | Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic | PIN |
| Specimen Type | Sample collected from perianal skin |
| Collection Container | Pinworm collection paddle Sterile container |
| Container Information | Pinworm Transport  |
| Collection Information | Use pinworm collection paddle. Collect sample first thing in the morning before the patient bathes or defecates. Press the paddle, sticky side down, firmly against the left and right perianal folds. Do not contaminate the tape with fecal material. Return paddle to container, ensure the container is properly labeled and transport to lab. |
| Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday send-out |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Final: 48 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Final: 48 hours |
| Reference Interval | *The result will be presumptive-reflex tied to presumptive but cannot pull bug name from dictionary* |
| Critical Values | If pinworm is identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | (Information Unavailable) |
| Storage and Transport | Specimen should be maintained at room temperature until transport. Once in the laboratory specimen should be stored at room temperature until the specimen can be processed. |
| Test Referred To | Public Health Laboratories, Hamilton |