Scabies Screen

Test Code
LAB8563 12300008563


CPT Codes
87220

Includes
SARCOPTES SCABIEI ADULT
SARCOPTES SCABIEI EGGS
SARCOPTES SCABIEI PELLETS


Preferred Specimen
Skin


Instructions
1. Scrape involved skin with scalpel blade.

2. Place scrapings on a glass slide and apply coverslip.

3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number or date of birth (inpatients: medical record number), date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

4. Forward promptly at ambient temperature.


Transport Container
SLIDE


Reference Range
None Seen


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.