• Human Parasite Identification Pictures

Specimen Type: Parasitic worms, insects, or mites Container/Tube: Sterile container (10% formalin or 70% alcohol may be added if appropriate specimen type) Specimen Volume: Entire specimen Collection Instructions: 1. For scabies, submit skin scrapings on glass microscope slide. Cover with a clean slide and use a rubber band to hold the 2 slides together. Place the slides in a clean, dry container for transport.

Human Parasite Identification Pictures

Submit whole worms and worm segments in 70% alcohol or formalin. Submit arthropods (ticks, lice, nits, bed bugs, etc) in a clean, dry container. Special Instructions.