Parasite Examination - CDC Referral Testing
Laboratory Fee Schedule
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Parasite Examination (CDC Reference Tests)
| Synonym(s): |
Parasitology; CDC referral |
| Requisition Form |
G-2A |
| Test Description |
See CDC Infectious Diseases Laboratory Test Directory
http://www.cdc.gov/laboratory/specimen-submission/list.html
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| Pre-Approval Needed |
Yes Except for exotic disease testing unavailable elsewhere, CDC testing should be used for confirming results. |
| Supplemental Information Required |
Patient history; previous test results. |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
See CDC specimen submission form.
http://www.cdc.gov/laboratory/specimen-submission/form.html
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| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Various body fluids. |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
Dependent upon specimen type. |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Dependent upon specimen type; call for guidance on 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)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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| 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.
- As Biological Substance Category B
- Temperature dependent upon specimen type
- Call for guidance on handling.
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| Method |
Various |
| Turn-around Time |
Various |
| Interferences/Limitations |
Dependent upon test |
| Common Causes for Rejection |
- No specimen received.
- Expired media
- No identifiers on containers
- Doesn't meet CDC acceptance criteria.
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| Additional Information |
- All specimen submissions to CDC should have approval by local or state health department unless participating in special studies or surveillance projects
- Call Texas DSHS Medical Parasitology at 512-776-7560 with questions about specimen collection and handling.
- Please complete CDC specimen submission form and select “TX DSHS Lab Services Section” from Institution Name pull-down menu at top right of form.
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