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Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Place arthropod in a container with a lid.
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
None
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
Arthropod
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, no arthropod |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Special Handling
Deliver immediately
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Within 24 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Macroscopic |
CPT Codes
87168