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Parasite Exam - Organism Identification, Arthropod

For Use ONLY where an Ectoparasite (Lice, Mites, Ticks) has been found on Patient

Test ID   LAB5070
EPIC Order
  ARTHROPOD IDENTIFICATION
CPT Code(s)   87168
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Clinical Microbiology, 984-974-1805
Tube Station   82
Specimen Ectoparasites: Submit Suspected Lice, Mites, Ticks in small vial or collection cup
Availability Routine: Specimens accepted 24 hours/7 days
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time  

24-48 hours

Specimens received on Sat/Sun or Holiday will be examined on the next regular work day

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514