BLD PARA
Filaria, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2572
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
4 mL
Collection Procedure:
Blood specimen is best drawn at night, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. due to
certain microfilariae having nocturnal periodicity.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
The specimen must be received in the lab within 6 hours of collection.
CPT Codes:
87207 - Malarial Smear (EAP 30061260)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Negative
If positive, organism is identified.