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Parasite Examination, Macroscopic : 0060247

Mnemonic: ECTO

Methodology:	Qualitative Macroscopy/Microscopy
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	1-4 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Ecto parasite larvae/worm. 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 in a clean container. Scrapings: Place in 2-3 mL of 70-80 percent ethanol in a clean container. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Remarks: Specimen source preferred. Unacceptable Conditions: Stool. Unpreserved specimens. Specimens in preservative other than ethanol. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: Identifiication of ecto parasite or larval form.
CPT Code(s):	87168
Cross References:	Arthropod Identification (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Bedbug (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Bot Fly (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Bug (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Crabs (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Flea (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Fly Larvae (Maggot) (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Iota (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Louse (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Maggots (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Mange (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Mites (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Nit (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Parasite Identification (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Parasitic Examination (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Scabies (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Tic (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Tick (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic), Tick Identification (Parasite Examination, Macroscopic)

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