Referred Tests
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Test ID: OAPNS
Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, Varies
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
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCON | Concentrate Exam | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| BDIR | Direct Prep Exam | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| BTRI | Stain Slide Exam | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FILB | Filaria Bill Only | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Reflex testing will be added and performed by the laboratory based on the following criteria:
-Specimen source
-Specimen type: Unpreserved, refrigerate versus preserved
-Indication of parasites suspected
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Microscopic
May include a touch/tease preparation, direct wet preparation, concentrated wet preparation, and/or permanent (trichrome or Giemsa) stained preparation.
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, Varies
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Amoeba, Ameba
Egg Cyst
Helminth Echinococcus
O and P (Ova and Parasites)
Ova
Parasites
Parasitic Exam
Protozoa
Trichrome Stain
Egg Cyst
Helminth Echinococcus
O and P (Ova and Parasites)
Ova
Parasites
Parasitic Exam
Protozoa
Trichrome Stain