Insect direct exam

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Insect direct exam

Test number:

6546

Excellian order number:

87168.0

Abbreviation:

SEC

Useful for:

Identification of arthropods known to be vectors of human disease or infestation.

Limitations:

Tick identification limited to identification of the Ixodes deer tick, vector of Lyme disease.

Specimen type:

Insect:
Tick, lice, fleas and other arthropods

Processing instructions:

With the exception of ticks, insects for identification should be preserved in 70% ethanol
Large maggots and other larvae should be placed in hot water (not boiling) to kill them and extend their bodies before being placed in 70% ethanol
Ticks being submitted for deer tick identification should be put in a container with moistened gauze to prevent drying of the tick

Transport container:

Screw Cap Container

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Microscopic exam

CPT codes:

87168

Date created:

09/03/2002

Revised date:

12/26/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023