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Malaria/Babesia Smear
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Test Code
38
CPT Codes
87015-Thick smears; 87207-Thin smears
Preferred Specimen
Blood and slides are required.
Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL of whole blood Smears
Slides
Specimen Volume: 4 thin blood films and 4 thick films
Collection Instructions: 4 thin blood films and 4 thick films made from fingerstick or drops of blood from needle following venipuncture. There should be no contact with any type of anticoagulant. To prepare blood films, use only clean, grease-free slides. See Hematology Procedure Manual.
Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL of whole blood Smears
Slides
Specimen Volume: 4 thin blood films and 4 thick films
Collection Instructions: 4 thin blood films and 4 thick films made from fingerstick or drops of blood from needle following venipuncture. There should be no contact with any type of anticoagulant. To prepare blood films, use only clean, grease-free slides. See Hematology Procedure Manual.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No organisms seen
Positive slides sent to the Missouri State Division of Health Laboratory or Center for Disease Control for speciation.
Positive slides sent to the Missouri State Division of Health Laboratory or Center for Disease Control for speciation.
Performed By
CoxHealth
