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Test Code LAB4258 BLOOD PARASITE SMEARS WITH RAPID MALARIA SCREEN

Specimen Type

EDTA whole blood (Lavender Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL EDTA whole blood

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Slides must be made within 1 hour of collection

Method

Rapid Screen: immunochromatographic membrane assay

Microscopic (thick and thin smears)

Reference Ranges

Rapid Screen: Negative (no malaria antigens detected)

Microscopic: No parasites seen

Synonyms

Malaria Smear, Blood Parasites, Malaria Screen, Rapid Malaria

CPT Codes

87207

Test Components

Binax Malaria T1

Binax Malaria T2

Binax Malaria Screen Interpretation

Parasite, Blood Smear

Specimen Processing

Store and transport at room temperature.

Collection Instructions

The best time to obtain specimen is shortly after paroxysm. Another sample 10 hours later will assist in speciation.

Test Limitations

Ideally specimens should be received within 12 hours.