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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 4439
Approval Required
NO
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
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