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Additional Codes
Internal: 11177
External: MALARIA
Beaker: LAB883
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Emergency Minimum Volume: 2 mL EDTA whole blood and 3 unstained smears
Collection Procedure: The best time to obtain specimen is shortly after paroxysm. Another sample 10 hours later will assist in speciation.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Limitations: Ideally specimens should be received within 12 hours.
Method
Microscopic (thick and thin smears)
Synonyms
Malaria Smear, Blood Parasites Smear; Parasite Smear
CPT Codes
87207
Department
Serology
Test Schedule
Monday-Saturday day shift for parasites and STAT; Monday-Friday day shift for ID
Test Includes
Malaria; Infected cells, %; Identification; Reviewed by.
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours