Test Details
Methodology
Microscopic evaluation
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 6 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
Detection of the itch mite that causes scabies in humans
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Submit skin scrapings between two glass slides rubber-banded together, or place dry scrapings in a sterile screw-cap container.
Container
Slides or screw-cap container
Collection Instructions
Place a drop of mineral oil on a sterile scalpel blade. Scrape a newly-developed papule vigorously six or seven times to remove the top of the papule. Transfer the scraped material mixed with oil to a glass slide, and place a second glass slide over the first. Rubber-band the two slides together.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188615 | Scabies Examination | 9787-3 | 188616 | Scabies Examination | 9787-3 | |
| Order Code | 188615 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Scabies Examination | |||||
| Order Loinc | 9787-3 | |||||
| Result Code | 188616 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Scabies Examination | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 9787-3 |