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

Methodology

Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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