- Test Name
- SARCOPTES SCABIEI;SKIN;MICRO
- Aliases
- scabies
- Provincial Mnemonic
- SSCASK
- LOINC Test Code
- 9787-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Identification of mite
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 1 week
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Collect from interdigital space
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Skin scraping in black paper
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred Out (PHO)
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18