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Parasite Macroscopic Identification
MessagePerforming Lab: Central Lab
Test Code
0098
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BUG; Lice; Fleas; Scabies, Mites; Ticks; Arthropods
CPT Codes
87168
Preferred Specimen
Arthropods placed in 10% Formalin
Skin scrapings on glass slide
Skin scrapings on glass slide
Other Acceptable Specimens
Arthropods placed in laboratory grade dilutions of ethanol (70 - 90%).
Skin scrapings in 10% formalin or laboratory grade dilutions of ethanol (70 - 90%).
Skin scrapings in 10% formalin or laboratory grade dilutions of ethanol (70 - 90%).
Instructions
Skin Scrapings (for scabies): Using mineral oil on scalpel blade, scrape the papule and submit scrapings on a glass microscope slide. Cover and secure with a second glass microscope slide. Place in empty petri dish for transport.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Container other than formalin preservative
Methodology
Microscopic examination
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
2 business days
Clinical Significance
Identification of Macroscopic Arthropods: Lice, Fleas, Scabies, Mites and ticks. Clinical significance varies by organism.
