Test Details
Mnemonic
ARTID
Ordering Code
3424000
CPT-4 Code(s)
87168
Specimen Information
Collect
Tick/Arthopod
Specimen Preparation
Place tick (insect, larva) in 70% alcohol as soon as possible. Submit in a screw capped plastic container ensuring the cap is as tight as possible to prevent leakage. Also place container in separate plastic bag to prevent leakage and contamination of other samples.
Alternate Specimen
Suspected ectoparasites placed in 10% formalin or alcohol
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples
Stability
Alcohol preserved tick, insect, larva etc:
Room temperature: 1 year
Refrigerated: 1 year
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 1 year
Refrigerated: 1 year
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes