Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Prep details
What Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Prep shows
Pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, is a small intestinal worm that is especially common in children and spreads easily within households. Female worms lay eggs on the skin around the anus, mostly at night, which causes itching. For this test, a sticky paddle or tape is pressed against that skin, ideally first thing in the morning before bathing or using the toilet, and then examined under a microscope for eggs. A positive result confirms pinworm infection. Because eggs are not laid every night, a single negative test does not exclude it, and collecting on several consecutive mornings improves detection.
Tests that include Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Prep
The pinworm tape test checks for pinworm infection by collecting eggs from the skin around the anus. It helps diagnose infection with Enterobius vermicularis, a common intestinal parasite.
- Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Prep Looks for pinworm eggs collected from the skin around the anus with a sticky paddle or tape, the standard way to check for pinworm infection.
The pinworm tape test checks for pinworm infection by collecting eggs from the skin around the anus. It helps diagnose infection with Enterobius vermicularis, a common intestinal parasite.
- Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm Prep Looks for pinworm eggs collected from the skin around the anus with a sticky paddle or tape, the standard way to check for pinworm infection.
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