Tick Microscopy

Test Name	Tick Microscopy
Alternate Name(s)	Arthropods identification Ticks Identification
Laboratory Module	MIC
Ordering Mnemonic	TICK
Specimen Type	Tick
Collection Container	Sterile Container
Container Information	Sterile Container
Collection Information	Surveillance Form for Tick Identification needs to be completed A minimal amount of sterile normal saline or 70% ethanol may be added inside the sterile container to barely cover the suspected tick and prevent dehydration. Answer the following queries Where was the Tick acquired? Did patient travel previous two weeks? Specify where ? (town, park, province or city) Date Tick removed? Was the tick attached? if yes, how long was the tick attached/feeding?
Test Schedule	Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time	3-4 weeks
Critical Values	Result information is made available to the healthcare provider.
Lab Process Notes
Storage and Transport	Specimen should be transported to ASAP to the laboratory in biohazard bag after collection. Specimen should be stored at room temperature after receipt in the laboratory.
Test Referred To	Offsite, Referral Laboratory

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