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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. |