BLD PARA
Malaria Smear
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2572
Synonyms:
Malaria Antigen
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Specimen must be received in the lab within 6 hours of collection.
CPT Codes:
87207 - Malarial Smear (EAP 30061260)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunochromatographic assay and microscopy
Test Includes:
Qualitative test for malaria antigen.
Reference Ranges:
Negative: No blood parasites seen
If positive: Organism identified
Critical values (automatic call-back): Positive