Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies), Eval SCABIES

Synonyms

Scabies Mites
Mite Exam
Itch Mites

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies) Evaluation

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies), Eval

EPIC Order Name

Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies) Examination

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

Result Interpretation

None Observed

Sarcoptes scabiei causes scabies which is recognized by a nocturnal itch occurring primarily on the webbing between the fingers spreading to the wrists, elbows, buttocks, breasts and external genitalia. This itch and accompanying skin eruptions are delayed for several weeks after the initial infection. The rash represents a sensitization to the bite which does not necessarily correspond to the location of the active adult female.

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