Malaria Rapid EIA Test

Test Code

MALRAP EIA

Alias/See Also

Rapid Malaria
Malaria EIA
Blood Parasite
Malaria Initial Evaluation

Preferred Specimen

5mL whole blood in a purple top EDTA tube

Patient Preparation
Optimal specimen is drawn during febrile episode.

Instructions

Anti-coagulated specimen tubes should be filled to their entirety to ensure no anti-coagulant dilution of parasites. See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated at 2-8°C

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days at 15-30°
Refrigerated: 3 days at 2-8°C

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted specimen
Specimen collected in anticoagulant other than EDTA
Insufficient quantity

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Daily

Clinical Significance

The rapid Malaria Test is an in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Plasmodium antigens circulating in human venous and capillary EDTA whole blood of individuals with signs and symptoms of malarial infection. The test targets the histidine-rich protein II (HRPII) antigen specific to Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) and a pan- malarial antigen, common to all four malaria species capable of infecting humans - P. falciparum, P. vivax (P.v.), P. ovale (P.o.), and P. malariae (P.m.).

Performing Laboratory
Performed at Banner University Medical Center Tucson

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.