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Ectoparasite Identification
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of infestation with lice, scabies and other ectoparasites and samples associated with Delusional Infestation/Morgellons Syndrome. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Delusional Infestation, Entomology, Lice Identification, Nits Identification, Scabies Identification, |
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Code:
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CXSCA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Skin Scraping Container (SCRAPE), |
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Sample Type:
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Skin Scraping; Hair |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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As much as possible |
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Collection Instructions:
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Contact testing department for specific collection instructions. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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N/A |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Enteric |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4354 |
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Last Updated : 26-03-2021 08:26 |