Pinworm Test
Alternate Names : Tape Test, Test for Enterobiasis, Test for Oxyuriasis
Definition
This test is used to detect the presence of pinworms.
Pinworms are small, thin worms that commonly infest small children, although anyone can be infested. The adult pinworms live in the intestine and colon, and at night the female adult worms deposit their eggs outside the rectum or anal area.
Pictures & Images
 See all Pictures & Images
Why is the Test Performed?
This test is performed to check for pinworms, which are a potential cause of itching in the anal area.
Today's Top News Stories | • | Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks.
| • | Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer. | • | Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 - Jan 07, 2009, 14:00
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan 07, 2009, 09:58
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
| • | Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
|
