Specimen Requirements

Container:  Pinworm prep (container "q" - click link under "Resources" to see picture)
Specimen Types:  Pinworm prep

Pinworm collection instructions:

Time of collection is best immediately upon arising in the morning.

• Do not shower or bathe, have a bowel movement, wipe or clean the rectal area, or apply ointment to the skin in the rectal area until after collection of the specimen.
• Hold the paddle by the cap and remove it from the tube.
• Using gentle pressure, press the sticky side of the pinworm collection device against the skin around the rectum 3 or 4 times.
• Insert the pinworm collection device into its protective tube and tighten the lid.
• Keep at room temperature.