Parasite ID, Arthropod

Test ID: 

706290

CPT code:

87168

Clinical Use:

Identification of arthropods (eg, ticks, mites, lice, etc) of medical importance.

Specimen Type:

Arthropod

Container Type: 

Sterile screw-cap container containing 70% ethanol or Para-Pak® pink vial containing formalin. (Use 70% ethanol for ticks when additional testing by PCR is requested.)

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling