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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Secure a second clean slide (tape or rubber band) on top of the skin scrapings, and place slide(s) in a sterile specimen container.
  4. 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)

 

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