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Parasite Exam - Organism Identification, Parasite (Worm)

For Use ONLY for identification of macroscopic endoparasites
(worms).
Test ID   LAB247
EPIC Order
  PARASITE IDENTIFICATION
CPT Code(s)   87169
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Clinical Microbiology, 984-974-1805
Tube Station   82
Specimen WORM ID:    Submit Entire Specimen in a collection cup or clean container
Availability Routine: Specimens accepted 24 hours/7 days
  STAT: NA
Turnaround Time  

24-48 hours

Specimens received on Sat/Sun or Holiday will be examined on the next regular work day

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514