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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Parasite Identification, Macroscopic

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Parasite Identification, Macroscopic  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
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Test ID :
LAB247
Specimen Type:
Tick, Worm, Arthropod collected in sterile container with secure lid. Sterile saline can be added to sterile container if extended transport time is expected.
For scabies examination, submit skin scrapings.
Tube Type:
Sterile container
Cause for Rejection:
No specimen or insufficient specimen seen.
Storage:
Ambient
Availability:
Monday thru Sunday (08:00 - 15:00)
Methodology:
Parasite examination, Macroscopic
Special Instructions:
Ticks submitted for identification will be reported as either Soft Tick or Hard Tick. If further speciation is necessary, please call Microbiology at (330)543-8406 to initiate further workup.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8406
TAT:
72 hours
CPT Code:
87169
Synonyms:
Tick ID, Worm ID

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