PARASITE IDENTIFICATION

Also known as: Parasite identification

What you need to know about study PARASITE IDENTIFICATION

Sample type Parasitic worms, insects or mites (complete sample)
Delivery time 8 hours
Do I need to fast? No

What is this study and what is it for?

Diagnose parasitic diseases.

What type of sample is needed?

Parasitic worms, insects or mites (complete sample)

Preparation / Instructions

1. For scabies, bring the skin scrapings on a glass microscope slide. Cover with a clean slide and use adhesive tape to join the 2 slides. Place slides in a clean, dry container for transport to the laboratory. 2. Send whole worms and worm segments in 70% alcohol or 10% formol. 3. Send the arthropods (ticks, lice, nits, bed bugs, etc.) in a clean, dry container.

Delivery time

8 hours

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