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Parasite Estimate
MessageReflexed from positive blood screen. For initial blood parasite screening, see BPS.
PEST can only be ordered on previsously positive patients for Plamsodium identification.
PEST can only be ordered on previsously positive patients for Plamsodium identification.
Test Code
PEST
Alias/See Also
Parasitemia
Parasitized RBC's
Parasitized RBC's
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood (Lavender Top)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Thin and Thick Smear, 4 slides of each smear
North Port and Venice: Thin and Thick Smear AND Lavendar top
North Port and Venice: Thin and Thick Smear AND Lavendar top
Performing Laboratory
All SMHCS Laboratories