CELLULOSE PREPARATION TEST

What this test checks

Uses a piece of clear tape pressed against the skin around the anus to collect pinworm eggs, then examines under microscope.

Why do people get this test?

Used when children have nighttime anal itching — the classic sign of pinworm.

When you should consider this test

• Child with anal itching, especially at night
• Restless sleep in children
• Suspected pinworm infestation

How to prepare

Tape applied first thing in the morning, before bathing. Instructions provided.