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Infectious
Clinical System Name
Pinworm Prep
Synonyms
Enterobius vermicularis
Scotch Tape Preparation
LAB2487
Sample Requirements
Sample should be obtained a few hours after the patient has retired or first thing in the morning before patient arises, showers, or uses the toilet. Use clear, transparent Scotch tape (DO NOT use frosty invisible Scotch tape) and touch all areas of the anal folds. Use caution as eggs are highly contagious. Place the tape sticky side down on the bottom of a Petri plate. Label the lid of the Petri plate and tape plate shut. Clear, transparent Scotch tape and Petri plate may be obtained by calling Microbiolgy Lab 206-987-2585.
Specimen: Scotch Tape Prep
Container: Petri Plate
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology for processing.
Off-site collection: Off-site Children's Lab locations should send to SCH Main Campus for testing. Sample should be kept at room temperature prior to and during courier transport.
Other off-site locations: Keep sample at room temperature prior to and during transport.
Reject due to: Specimen collected on frosted tape.
Stability
| Temp | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | N |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
| Procedure | Performed | Turn Around Time (TAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm Exam | 24/7 | 24 hours |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Microbiology Laboratory
CPT Codes
87172
Description
Scotch tape preparations are examined for Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) eggs.
Reporting Information
Final Report: 24 hours
Notifiable Result
See Link below for Notifiable Conditions for WA state labs:
https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-healthcare-providers/notifiable-conditions
See Link below for PDF of phone numbers for Local Health jurisdictions (by County) in WA State:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1200/LHJCommunicableDiseaseReporting.pdf