Adhesive tape test - pinworms screen Refered Test
Other testsBiomnis code
OXYUR
Synonyms
- oxyuriasis
- Pinworms
- Scotch test
- Graham test
Clinic significance
Patients presenting with nocturnal pruritus ani or nervous problems leading to disturbed behavior and young girls with vulvovaginitis should be examined for oxyurid infection which involves detecting the eggs. The female pinworms lay their eggs in anal skin folds where they attach during the evening causing nocturnal pruritus. No eggs are found in the feces and this test is based on Graham's technique of applying adhesive ("Scotch") tape to the affected tissue.
Preanalytical
- Slide + clear tape
- Refrigerated
Further information
- The use of the S14UK transport bag is Mandatory.
- Enclose the specific request form B18 : Bacteriology-Parasitology-Mycology
Documents to download
Methodology
Microscopy
Turn around Time
1 day
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Infectious
Contact(s)
Dr Xavier NAUDOT
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 73 01
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