Parasite8

Parasite Examination, wet prep examination of miscellaneous body fluids

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Procedure: MPAR008A

CPT: 87210

Parasite Examination, direct examination of miscellaneous body fluids MPAR008A

Synonym(s):	Parasitology; wet prep
Requisition Form	G-2B
Test Description	Microscopic morphological examination for the detection and identification of parasites in miscellaneous body fluids
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Various body fluids.
Minimum Volume/Size Required	N/A
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Dependent upon specimen type; call for instructions regarding preservation and handling
Transport Medium	Dependent upon specimen type.
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number) Specimen identification must match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship samples According to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49 Handling as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. Ship as Biological Substance Category B Call for instructions regarding preservation and handling.
Method	Microscopic examination of a wet preparation; centrifugation to concentrate if necessary.
Turn-around Time	3 days
Interferences/Limitations	N/A
Common Causes for Rejection	No specimen received. Expired media No identifiers on containers
Additional Information	Call Medical Parasitology at 512-776-7560 with questions about specimen collection and handling. Call Lab Reporting at 512-776-7578 with questions about submission forms. Call Specimen Acquisition at 512-776-7569 with questions about shipping.