Arthropod Exam
Order Code:
ARTEXM
Test Summary
Arthropods/insects may be vectors of disease and may cause infestations of skin, hair, and mucous membranes. Diagnosis of a disease or infestation may be achieved by recovery and identification of the intact arthropod/insect.
Aliases
- Scabies Test
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Place arthropod (tick, lice, etc.) in clean, screw-cap cup. Ensure that cap is secure.
Minimum Volume
1 Arthropod
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = months
- Refrigerated = months
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Skin Scraping for Scabies
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Order Code
ARTEXM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10031
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87168
Billing Code
- 300695
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 1 - 2 weeks days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Place arthropod (tick, lice, etc.) in clean, screw-cap cup. Ensure that cap is secure.
Minimum Volume
1 Arthropod
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = months
- Refrigerated = months
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Skin Scraping for Scabies
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 1 - 2 weeks days