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Arthropod Identification

TEST NAME Arthropod Identification
DEPARTMENT PARA
TESTS P1
DESCRIPTION Identification is made by microscopic exam or referred to Vector Test Directory Control if necessary.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Arthropod or skin scrapings.

CONTAINER: If arthropod, use a jar or cup. If skin scraping, use mineral oil to scrape skin, then transfer to glass slide and cover with another glass slide.

COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details.

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)

24 hours (prelim)

1 week (final)

REFERENCE RANGE By report
TEST METHOD Microscopy
CPT CODES 87168