Parasite Identification
Test Mnemonic
PARAID
CPT Codes
- 87169 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Arthropod Identification
- Bedbug Identification
- Louse Identification
- Mite Identification
- Scabies
- Tick Identification
- Worm Identification
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Worm or Worm Segments | Clean container | Ambient | Specimen can be placed in a few mls of 70% ethanol or 10% formalin to prevent drying. | |
| Other | Skin Scraping for Scabies | Clean container | Ambient | Place skin scrapings on a glass microscope slide. Cover with a 2nd clean slide; rubber band them together and submit to lab in a clean container. | |
| Other | Arthropods, Bugs, Ticks | Clean container | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Parasite Identification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| No parasite detected |
Special Info
Charges will be determined based on the organism identification. Worm/mites will charge CPT 87169 and ticks/arthropods will charge CPT 87168.
Clinical Info
For identification of worms or other parasites including arthropods, ticks, bedbugs, mites, scabies, louse.