Perianal scrape for enterobiasis (pinworm)
Detects Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) eggs. Used for enterobiasis diagnosis especially in children, and for prophylactic examinations.
Infection routes: dirty hands; violation of personal hygiene; household items, bedding, toys; contact with infected person; self-infection.
Method: Microscopic method — pinworm egg detection in perianal area scrape material.
Recommended for:
- preschool and school-age children;
- persons working with children;
- family members when enterobiasis is found;
- anal area night itching;
- before enrollment in childcare facilities and pools.
Biomaterial: Perianal area scrape
- Perform in morning before bowel movement
- Do not wash before collection
- Do not use ointments, creams, suppositories the day before
- Inform of antiparasitic drug intake; collect before treatment if possible
Collection performed at laboratory or self-administered (by instruction)
- Anal area itching especially at night;
- restless sleep, teeth grinding;
- abdominal pain;
- nausea;
- reduced appetite;
- irritability, fatigue;
- unexplained allergic reactions;
- suspected parasitic infection;
- prophylactic examinations (kindergartens, schools, pools, medical examinations).
Note: Single negative result does not always exclude infection. 3-day scrape recommended for accuracy.
Negative — pinworm eggs not detected.
Positive — Enterobius vermicularis eggs detected; confirms enterobiasis.
Physician consultation required at positive result. Self-treatment with antiparasitic drugs not recommended.
Infectious disease parasitologist consultation recommended.
