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Test Code ARTH Arthropod Identification

Specimen Type

Gross arthropod; tick; skin scrapings; fly larvae (maggots)

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Collection Volume

1 Organism

Minimum Collection Volume

1 Organism

Collection Instructions

Physician or nurse are responsible for specimen collection. Arthropods (gross) and fly larvae are to be submitted in a sterile container with secure closure. Specimens should be transported to the North Campus Laboratory ASAP.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens must be properly labeled with patient name, patient number, body site, date and time of collection and initials of person collecting specimen. If unacceptable specimen is received, the appropriate nursing station will be notified before disposa

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room Temperature

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

Arthropod Identification; Scraping for Scabies; Tick Identification; Bug Identification;

EPIC Code

LAB2317

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile container with no additives and secure closure

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

6:00am – 12:30am; Identification will be made Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, except holidays. For identification during other hours call the Microbiology lab.