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.