Arthropods

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Identification of lice fleas, bedbugs, maggots, mites from human source.
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Bacteriology
Specimen Type	Arthropod

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

○ Sterile container

Collection Requirements

○ Remove arthropod from human or vicinity and place in sterile container

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Up to 1 week

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4432

Approval Required

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Transport specimens to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection at room temperature (20-25˚C).

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing