8 - 24 hours
Update Type: Replacement Test
Test Updated: 09/23/2020
OPD
PARASITE, DIRECT MICROSCOPIC
Scabies Mite
Skin Scraping, Parasites
Ectoparasite
Sarcoptes scabei
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Test Overview
Microscopic Exam with KOH digestion of skin.
Identification of Sarcoptes scabei (scabies mite) or ectoparasite ova.
No scabies or parasites detected. If the non-pathogenic hair follicle mite Demodex spp. is observed, it will be reported.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Unroof the burrow hole. Using a scalpel with immersion or mineral oil on it, scrape the superficial layer of skin (stratum corneum). Place the scrapings in oil on a microscope slide, place a second slide on top of the specimen and send to MLabs. A small piece of tissue can be sent with a few drops of oil on it. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the physician will be notified before disposal of the original specimen.