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Test Code MPARI Parasite Identification, Varies

Reporting Name

Parasite Identification

Useful For

Gross identification of parasites (eg, worms) and arthropods (eg, ticks, bed bugs, lice, mites)

 

Detecting or eliminating the suspicion of parasitic infection by identifying suspect material passed in stool or found on the body

 

Supporting the diagnosis of delusional parasitosis

 

Identifying ticks, including Ixodes species (the vector for Lyme disease)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Necessary Information


1. Specimen source and isolate description are required: morphology, tests performed, location of specimen, or other pertinent information.

2. Indicate reason for request.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Parasitic worms, insects, or mites

Container/Tube: Sterile container (10% formalin or 70% alcohol may be added if appropriate specimen type)

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. For scabies, submit skin scrapings on glass microscope slide. Cover with a clean slide and use a rubber band to hold the 2 slides together. Place the slides in a clean, dry container for transport.

2. Submit whole worms and worm segments in 70% alcohol or formalin.

3. Submit arthropods (ticks, lice, nits, bed bugs, etc) in a clean, dry container.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required.

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, 1 of the 2 reflex tests above will be performed and charged based on whether the object is an arthropod or worm. For parasite artifacts and nonhuman parasites, the reflex test performed will be based on whether the object most closely resembles a worm (eg, mucus strands, food material, fibers) or an arthropod (eg, ticks, mites, free-living insects).

 

See Parasitic Investigation of Stool Specimens Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

A descriptive report is provided.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87168-Arthropod (if appropriate)

87169-Parasite (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PARID Parasite Identification 20932-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PARID Parasite Identification 20932-0

Clinical Reference

Mathison BA, Pritt BS: Laboratory Identification of Arthropod Ectoparasites. Clin Microbiol Rev 2014;27(1):48-67

Method Description

The submitted organism or material is examined macroscopically and microscopically, as appropriate for the specimen. Organisms are identified to the species level when possible.(Garcia LS: Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. Fifth Edition. Washington, DC, ASM Press, 2007)

Analytic Time

1 day

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Method Name

BUG: Arthropod and Artifact Identification

WORMY: Gross and Microscopic Examination

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Client Test Request (T728) with the specimen.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
BUG Arthropod Identification No, (Bill Only) No
WORMY Parasite Identification No, (Bill Only) No

Secondary ID

9202