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L653
L653 – Wet preparation - for fungus, trichomonas, parasites
OHIP Laboratory Medicine Code · Schedule of Benefits
Wet preparation - for fungus, trichomonas, parasites. Listed under 2.7 Microbiology > 2.7.2 Microscopy in the Schedule of Benefits for Laboratory Services (effective April 1, 2026). [Essential Specifications 24] When a test for trichomonas identification (any method) is carried out in association with L625 or L627, wet preparation (L653) may be claimed in addition. L653 may be claimed when a wet preparation is used for direct examination of a fresh specimen for amoebae or similar parasites. However, the wet preparation used in the faeces concentration technique for parasites and ova is included in L650.
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