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| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| INSECT/BUG ID | LAB6025 | Insect ID |
Useful For/Utility
Gross identification of arthropods (e.g., ticks, bed bugs, lice and mites).
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Clinical Information
Infectious diseases are spread and caused by a variety of macroscopic vectors. A wide array of macroscopic ectoparasites and parasite mimics or artifacts may be submitted for examination and identification.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Type: Skin scrapings or hair
Container/Tube: Specimen container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Additional Information: Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Specimen Type: Tick, Flea, Bed Bug and Louse
Container/Tube: Specimen container
Specimen Volume: Tick
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit tick in water-moistened gauze. Dry, desiccated tick is not acceptable.
2. Do not submit in tape or bag.
Additional Information: Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology-
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87168
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Ticks are identified as Ixodes species (deer tick) or non-Ixodes species.