Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies) Examination Build info

Synonyms

• SARCOPTES SCABIEI (SCABIES), EVAL
• Arthropod ID
• Tick
• Insect Identification
• Scabies
• Parasite
• Ectoparasite
• P Insect
• Mite
• Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies), Eval
• LAB12708

Short Name

SARCOPTES SCABIEI (SCABIES), EVAL

Procedure Master Number

LAB12708

Procedure ID

170106

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Tissue

Container

Screw Cap

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Dry skin scrapings or submit scrapings between two microscopic slides rubber-banded together in screw-cap tube or plastic vial
Specimen: Scapings
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Indefinitely Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Unacceptable Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Indefinitely Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Unacceptable Frozen

Methodology

Microscopic Examination

Days Performed

2 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Chantilly, VA

CPT

87220
LOINC Code: 8251-1

PDM

2159367

Results