Test Code LAB90053 Arthropod, Macroscopic Examination
Additional Codes
44178
Reporting Title
Macroscopic Exam Arthropod
Methodology
Identification of Arthropods
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit suspected arthropod in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Not applicable
Critical values: Positives always called within 8 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87168