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HelpTest ID NBLD0336 Scabies/Lice Identification
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Scrapings or Lice
Glass Slides (2) - Scrapings or Lice
Collection Instructions for Scabies: Extract mite from burrow by gently pricking open the burrow with a needle. Submit scrapings on glass slide and cover with a clean slide. Fasten down cover slide with rubberband or tape to transport.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Acceptable | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Microscopic Observation
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87168