Microscopy Testing Ova and Parasites, Special Stains

Microbiology Specimens

Microbiology Testing

Microscopy: Ova and Parasites, Special Stains

Antigen	Code	Specimen/Comments
AFB Stain	LAB266	It is not recommended to order an AFB stain without a culture, since the sensitivity of the procedure is only 50-80%.
Fungal Stain	LAB905	Fungal stains are done only upon request; they are not routinely included in fungal cultures.
Gram Stain	LAB250	A gram stain is automatically included on all fluid, sputum and wound cultures.
Malaria Stain	LAB883	The optimum collection method involves clinical laboratory personnel making the slides at the patient's bedside.
Ova and Parasite: Other Source	LAB2108	Use for: Pinworm prep Ticks, Worms, insects, worm-like specimens: Submit in tightly sealed sterile container
Ova and Parasite: Stool	LAB258	Includes: Direct antigen analysis for Giardia Direct antigen analysis for Crytosporidium
Wet Prep	LAB252	Place swab in 7ml red top or conical urinalysis tube with 1ml of sterile saline. Transport to lab immediately.
Stool Parasites Cyst/Trophozoite	LAB258	Contact Microbiology Department at 3707 to request microscopic examination.