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MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY (088-0037)

Synonyms: Ectoparasite

CPT4 Code: 87207

Test Order Mnemonic: O ID

Applies To: Insect identification

Lab: Parasitology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Submit "live" specimen whenever possible.

Storage Instructions: Room temperature, vent container for air exchange

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: 1 day, test performed Monday-Friday

Specimen: Insects, Ticks, Mites

Container: Clean container with screw cap or test tube

Revised 2/1/2000 by T. Friloux

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