PARASITE IDENTIFICATION, MACROSCOPIC

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Ectoparasites such as spiders, ticks, lice, etc. are reviewed daily for genus determination. If a species identification is necessary, the ID will be determined by the department entamologist before the report is finalized.

Nemotodes (round worms), cestodes (tape worms), and trematodes (flukes), should be submitted in alcohol or formalin. These will be reviewed for presumptive ID within 24 hours. Definitive ID may take up to 3 business days.

Test Code

PID

Alias/See Also

Ova; Parasite; Ova and parasite; O/P

CPT Codes
87169

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container or SAF Vial

Nemotodes (round worms), cestodes (tape worms), and trematodes (flukes), should be submitted in the SAF alcohol or formalin. These will be reviewed for presumptive ID within 24 hours. Definitive ID may take up to 3 business days.

Other Acceptable Specimens

Formalin container acceptable

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature

Methodology
Macroscopic examination

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

ID will be presumptive within 24 hours. Definitive ID may take up to 3 business days.

Clinical Significance

Identification of ectoparasite or larval worm

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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