Tick (and Other Arthropods) ID

Test Code

3946

CPT Code(s)

87168

Test Code

3946

CPT Code(s)

87168

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Clinical Significance

Tick (and Other Arthropods) ID - Arthropods/insects may be vectors of disease and may cause infestations of skin, hair, and mucous membranes. Diagnosis of a disease or infestation may be achieved by recovery and identification of the intact arthropod/insect.

Test Resources

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination

Alternative Name(s)

Tick Identification,Parasite Identification, External,Arthropod Identification

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination

Alternative Name(s)

Tick Identification,Parasite Identification, External,Arthropod Identification

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

70% alcohol preserved tick, insect, larva, etc. collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container

Alternative Specimen(s)

10% formalin preserved tick, insect larva, etc. collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container

Collection Instructions

Place specimen in alcohol as soon as possible. Submit one parasite per container.

Transport Container

Plastic sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Dependent on organism integrity
Refrigerated: Dependent on organism integrity
Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

70% alcohol preserved tick, insect, larva, etc. collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container

Alternative Specimen(s)

10% formalin preserved tick, insect larva, etc. collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container

Collection Instructions

Place specimen in alcohol as soon as possible. Submit one parasite per container.

Transport Container

Plastic sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Dependent on organism integrity
Refrigerated: Dependent on organism integrity
Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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