Test Details
Methodology
Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Identification of arthropods (eg, ticks, mites, lice, etc) of medical importance
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Arthropod
Container
Sterile screw-cap container containing 70% ethanol or Para-Pak® pink vial containing formalin
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Inadequate labeling
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188664 | Parasite ID, Arthropod | 10644-3 | 188665 | Parasite ID, Arthropod | 10644-3 | |
| Order Code | 188664 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Parasite ID, Arthropod | |||||
| Order Loinc | 10644-3 | |||||
| Result Code | 188665 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Parasite ID, Arthropod | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 10644-3 |