Parasite Examination, Macroscopic ECTOID
| Method(s) | Qualitative Macroscopy/Microscopy |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Macroscopic parasite (larvae, worm, anthropod, insect, tick). If scabies is suspected, scrape the skin from the leading edge of the lesion. |
| Transport | Transport room temperature. Parasite: Immerse parasite in 5-10 mL of 70-80 percent ethanol (or other alcohol) in a clean container. Scrapings: Place in 2-3 mL of 70-80 percent ethanol (or other alcohol) in a clean container. |
| Remarks | Specimen source preferred. |
| Stability | Ambient: 1 month, Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Stool. Unpreserved specimens. Specimens in preservative other than ethanol (or other alcohol). |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011389 |
| CPTCode | 87169 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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