Skin mite analysis
What you need to know about analysis
A skin scraping for scabies mites is an analysis that helps diagnose the presence of scabies mites in the skin. The scabies mite most often affects the skin. Transmission through clothing and bedding is unlikely, since the mite lives only a few days outside the human body. The mites are usually localized on the body, and very rarely on the face. In order to prescribe effective treatment, a dermatologist needs to determine the presence of the pathogen. To do this, a scraping of biomaterial for the mite is performed.
This test can be ordered by a dermatologist, infectious disease specialist, internist, or pediatrician . It helps confirm the diagnosis and prescribe further treatment for scabies.
What are the indications for analysis?
- Shelling
- A red rash over the surface of the skin
- Itching, more often at night
- The presence of vesicles (red bubbles with a clear liquid)
- The presence of small subcutaneous entrances and exits
- Arrangements for kindergarten/school/swimming pool
- Determining the presence of a tick for treatment
How to prepare for the analysis?
There is no special preparation for scraping.
For a week, you should abandon the use of decorative cosmetics and ointments, which can affect the results of the study.
A day before the analysis, it is not recommended to thoroughly clean and scrub the affected areas of the skin.
Procedure:
- The procedure is absolutely painless and does not harm the child's health.
- Using a sterile surgical scalpel, the laboratory technician scrapes off particles of the affected skin, grasping at the same time the tops of the entrances and papules.
- After that, the laboratory assistant places the mite on the laboratory glass and determines its presence.
Prices for tests
| Price in Kyiv | 220 UAH |
Where can you register in Kyiv:
St. S. Rudnytskyi, 5
Solomyanska St., 1
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