STOOL FOR OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION

• What is the most common procedure performed in the field of parasitology?

  = Stool examination for ova and parasites (O&P)
• What does "ova" refer to in the context of stool examination?

  = The egg stage of select parasites
• What does the term "parasites" encompass in the context of stool examination?

  = Other morphologic forms of parasites
• How many general components are associated with the routine stool examination for ova and parasites?

  = Two
• What are the two general components of the routine stool examination?

  = Macroscopic and microscopic examination
• How many possible components are there in the microscopic examination of stool specimens?

  = Three
• What is the first possible component of the microscopic examination of stool specimens?

  = Direct wet mount examination
• What is the purpose of collection, transport, and fixatives in the stool examination procedure?

  = To preserve the ova and parasites
• What is the key factor for obtaining quality results in stool examination?

  = Proper collection of the specimen
• In which area of laboratory testing is the quality of results dependent on appropriate specimen collection?

  = Parasitology