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Clinical Information
Gross identification of arthropods (eg, ticks, bed bugs, lice, mites).
Synonym
- Macroscopic
- Arthropod
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Arthropod
Rejected Due To
OSUWMC Campuses Only: Any arthropod found in a hospital location and not on a patient (Hospital floor, Nurse’s station, etc.). Notify the ordering provider to retrieve the arthropod and to notify Environmental Services at 614-293-8645. Do not submit to the laboratory.
Reference Values
Negative, Artifact (not arthropod)
Method Description
Macroscopic exam
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 days
Reporting Name
Macroscopic Arthropod E
CPT Code Information
87168