Test Details
Mnemonic
TICKI
Ordering Code
3515060
CPT-4 Code(s)
87168, plus 87801 if reflexed, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Tick in 70% alcohol
Specimen Preparation
Send tick, insect, larva, in 70% alcohol in a sterile screw capped plastic container.
Alternate Specimen
Insect, larva
Minimum Volume
1 tick
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Samples in anything but 70% alcohol
Dried samples
Dried samples
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes