Parasite Exam - Leishmaniasis
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
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| Test ID | PDIR | |
| Test CPT | 87210 | |
| SMS Browse | PARASITE DIRECT MOUNT | |
| Test Number | 9801 | |
| Laboratory | Special Microbiology | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Contact Microbiology (966-4053) See important comments |
| Availability | Routine: | Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 |
| Turnaround Time | See Reference table | |
| Reference Range | ||
| Critical Value: | Amastigotes present | |
| Comments | Touch prep taken from the advancing margins of the lesion. If cultures desired, the lab must be notified 2-3 days in advance in order to obtain appropriate media. Serology testing available through referral testing. Also consult Hematopathology | |
