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SPECIMEN PROCESSING: Ova and Parasite Examination

What procedures constitute the Ova and Parasite (O&P) Examination?

The direct wet smear, concentration, and permanent stained smear constitute the routine O&P exam on fresh stool specimens. If the specimens are submitted to the laboratory in stool preservatives, then the concentration and permanent stained smear should be performed.
 
 
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