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Pinworm Test
Aka: Pinworm Test, Cellophane Tape Test
- Indications
- Testing for Pinworms (Helminth Infection)
- Preparation
- Clear Tape (e.g. Scotch Tape)
- Avoid Magic tape or Package Tape
- Flashlight
- Assistant to spread buttocks apart
- Timing of test
- Perform immediately after awakening
- Repeat test on 3 consecutive days
- Technique (performed by family at home)
- Roll tape around 4 fingers of hand, sticky side out
- While assistant spreads buttocks
- Identify involved perianal area with flashlight
- Touch involved perianal area with tape 1-2 times
- Place Tape on a slide with clean side down
- Trim tape, label slide and bring to clinic
- Exam
- View slide under direct microscopy
- Efficacy
- Test Sensitivity: 90% if done on 3 consecutive days