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Test Code Macroscopic Exam Arthropod Macroscopic Exam Arthropod

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Place arthropod in a container with a lid.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Container

Sterile Cup

Preferred Specimen

Arthropod

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, no arthropod

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 30 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time Within 24 hours
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Macroscopic

Special Handling

Deliver immediately

CPT Codes

87168