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Test Code LAB12352 Insect Identification

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Collection Requirements

Only submit a tick if it was attached to a human and indicate location of attachment.

Submit in a sterile cup containing a moist gauze pad.

For suspected scabies submit dry skin scrapings in a dry sterile cup.

Primary Collection Container

Sterile Container

Transport

Ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Stability

N/A

Minimum Testing Volume

N/A

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Microscopic/Macroscopic

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

1-2 weeks

CPT Codes

87168

Unacceptable Conditions

Leaking container, Culturettes, swabs.