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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Parasite/Arthropod Identification (Synonym: Worm Identification, Ticks Non-Surveillance, Clinical ticks from human sources, Insect, Lice, Pediculosis, Flea, Roundworm, Tapeworm, Worm, Bedbug, Mite, Scabies) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Suspected tick, arthropod, or worm/worm-segment found on, or removed from, a human patient. When submitting specimen, clearly indicate specimen source and provide relevant clinical and travel history. If submitting tick specimens from animal and environmental sources or human ticks for surveillance purposes, refer instead to: Alberta Tick Surveillance Program. For stool specimen parasite examination, refer to: Ova and Parasites, Stool. For pinworm examination, refer to: Pinworm. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4054 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Arthropod Hair Skin (scraping) Worm | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile 60 mL plastic container (orange-top) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: |
Collect suspected arthropod/insect, worm/worm-segments, hair or skin scrapings into a dry, clean container or sterile screw-top container. Do not add formalin. Worms/segments may be submitted in sterile saline. Other specimens may be submitted in 70% alcohol. Close lid tightly and ensure it is not leaking. Wash hands. If submitting stool specimens for parasite examination, refer instead to collection instructions here: Ova and Parasites, Stool. | ||
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| Routine Turn Around Time: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton) - one business day upon receipt | ||
| Testing Area: | Parasitology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton) - for Edmonton, Central, and North Zones Calgary Diagnostic and Scientific Centre - for Calgary and South Zones | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Oct 29 2024 12:00AM | ||
