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HelpTest Code LAB4258 BLOOD PARASITE SMEARS WITH RAPID MALARIA SCREEN
Specimen Type
EDTA whole blood (Lavender Top Tube)
Collection Instructions
The best time to obtain specimen is shortly after paroxysm. Another sample 10 hours later will assist in speciation.
Minimum Volume
2 mL EDTA whole blood
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Specimen Processing
Store and transport at room temperature.
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
Test Components
Binax Malaria T1
Binax Malaria T2
Binax Malaria Screen Interpretation
Parasite, Blood Smear
CPT Codes
87207
Test Limitations
Ideally specimens should be received within 12 hours.