Epic Code LAB2111304 Microscopic examination
Test Name Alias
Scabies | Microscopic exam | schistosome | schistosoma haematobium | 4300
Interface Order Alias
50053
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Sterile Container with Screw-on Lid |
Collection Instructions
Submit only one of the following specimens:
For Scabies:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Skin scrapings
Container/Tube: Glass slide(s) within sterile specimen container
Collection Instructions:
- Observe for burrows into the skin that appear slightly raised and curved. Sites generally appear on the sides of fingers, interdigital web, flexor surface of the wrists, elbows, nipples, and penis. Papules, patches, or pustules may be seen on the abdomen, thigh, and buttock. The female mite lays eggs in the tunnel and will be located at the end of burrows.
- Using a scalpel or the edge of a glass slide with a drop of mineral oil, apply firm pressure and scrape skin onto a clean dry slide.
- Secure a second clean slide (tape or rubber band) on top of the skin scrapings, and place slide(s) in a sterile specimen container.
- Transport to the lab at ambient temperature for examination.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Skin scrapings
Container/Tube: Loose scrapings within sterile specimen container
Specimen Type: Punch biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile specimen container
Note: Spectrum Health Laboratory does not supply mineral oil or slides.
- Mineral oil can be ordered through Workday (internally ITM-1129463) or a vendor of your choice.
- Super frost slides can be ordered through Workday (internally ITM-1060528) or a vendor of your choice
Other
Specimen Type: Biliary drainage
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Transport Temperature: Send refrigerated or on wet ice
Specimen Type: Urine (for schistosoma)
Container/Tube: Sterile container (unpreserved)
Collection Instructions: Midday collection (noon to 3pm)
- Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
- Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to laboratory as soon as possible
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 3 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday - Friday, TAT 2 days.
Reference Range
Reference range is not available.
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual - Microscopic Exam
CPT
87220
87210 (as applicable)
87015 (as applicable)
Epic Test ID
1230101505
Additional Information
Refer to MDHHS link on this page for more information (Resources in upper left corner)
Internal: Policy Tech Reference #5398
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023