Ova and Parasites, Concentrate and Permanent Smear
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Ova and Parasites, Concentrate and Permanent Smear - Diseases caused by human parasites remain, on a worldwide basis, among the principal causes of morbidity and mortality. Correct diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infection depends on proper collection, transport, detection, and identification of parasites in stool specimens. Symptoms range from malaise to death. Treatment is dependent upon examining multiple stool specimens due to the erratic shed rates of some parasites.
- Ova & parasites (Trichrome Stain)
- Ova & parasites (Concentration)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
2–5 business days
- Bismuth: Wait 7-10 days
- Barium: Wait 7-10 days
- Antimicrobial agents: Wait 2 weeks
- Gallbladder dye: Wait 3 weeks after procedure
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 grams or 10 mL fresh stool preserved in 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol transport or single Total-Fix® transport vial
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Total-Fix transport vial
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Unpreserved stool • Specimens containing barium • Stool preserved in medium other than those listed as acceptable • Preserved urine • Liver abscess or aspirate
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
