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| Investigation | Pinworm | | Indications | Threadworms are the most common parasite infection of children in the UK. Threadworms are small, thin, white, thread-like worms that infect the human bowel. The adult female worm is 8 to 13mm long, and the male worm is 2 to 5mm long. Adult worms live for up to six weeks in your bowel. Threadworms are common in children but people of any age can be infected. | | Specimen Type | Moist Anal Swab | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Sterile Universal Container | | Delivery Time | A.S.A.P. | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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