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Test ID: OAP    
Ova and Parasite, Concentrate and Permanent Smear, Microscopy, Feces

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection and identification of parasitic protozoa and the eggs and larvae of parasitic helminths

Highlights

Includes concentrated wet preparation and permanent (trichrome) stained preparation as well as an exam for fecal leukocytes.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Parasitic Investigation of Stool Specimens Algorithm

-Laboratory Testing for Infectious Causes of Diarrhea

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Microscopic

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, F

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

O and P (Ova and Parasites)
Trichrome Stain
Egg Cyst
Parasitic Exam
Protozoa
Amoeba, Ameba
Ova
50016-OAP
Helminth
Isospora, Isospora belli, Cystoisospora
Parasites