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ova & parasites (O & P)
Indications:
- evaluation of chronic diarrhea
Procedure:
- examination of the stool for parasites & parasite ova.
General
clinical microbiology test
References
- Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Instant Diagnosis and Treatment,
Ferri FF (ed), Mosby, Philadelphia, 2003
- Medline Plus: Stool ova and parasites exam
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003756.htm
- Mini Panel of 2 tests: Ova and Parasite, Trichrome Stain . Ova and Parasite, Wet Mount
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 2002272
- Ova and Parasite Exam, Body Fluid or Urine
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 3001663
- Ova and Parasite Exam, Fecal (Immunocompromised or Travel History)
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 3001662