Malaria Rapid EIA w/ Blood Parasite Smears

Message

Performing Site:
Sonora Quest Laboratories
424 South 56th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Ordering Physician to provide number if pathologist needs to speak with them.

Test Code

MALRAPID

CPT Codes
87207, 87015, 87899

Preferred Specimen

4 mL whole blood in a lavendar-top (EDTA) tube.

Patient Preparation
Optimal specimen is drawn during febrile episode

Instructions

Anti-coagulated specimen tube should be filled to their entirety to ensure anti-coagulant dilution of parasites
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (2-8 C)

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days (8-30 C)
Refrigerated: 3 days (2-8 C)

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay & Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Days, Evenings, and Nights: Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Additional Information
Malaria Rapid EIA w/ Blood Parasite Smears

Last Review: Dr. Brian Mochon, January 18, 2024

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.