Malarial Smears

Test Code
MALARI


Preferred Specimen
Thick and thin blood smears


Other Acceptable Specimens
Peripheral blood in EDTA tube <1 hour old


Transport Container
Protective slide holder


Transport Temperature
Ambeint


Specimen Stability
Slides must be made within 1 hour of collection


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
1 day




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.