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Parasite Examination, Macroscopic

CPT Code(s): 87169
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Macroscopic parasite (larvae, worm, anthropod, insect, tick). If scabies is suspected, scrape the skin from the leading edge of the lesion.
Specimen Preparation:Parasite: Immerse parasite in 5-10 mL of 70-80 percent ethanol (or other alcohol) in a clean container. Scrapings: Place in 2-3 mL of 70-80 percent ethanol (or other alcohol) in a clean container.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature.
Stability:Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • bed bugbot flycimex sp.Ecto parasite larvae or worm detectionflealiceproglottidscabiestapewormtick
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