Insect or Arthropod Identification
Order Name
INSECT ID
Test Number: 6001000
Revision Date 08/08/2003
Test Number: 6001000
Revision Date 08/08/2003
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Insect or Arthropod Identification
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Microscopy | 10644-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Insect | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature | |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Identifies true parasites vs insects |
| CPT Code(s) | 87168 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |