Malaria Smear

Test Code
LAB883


Alias/See Also
1231400021


CPT Codes
87207

Includes
MALARIA HEMACOLOR STAIN


Preferred Specimen
Prepare 4-6 wedge peripheral slides and 4-6 thick smears


Instructions
Prepare 4-6 wedge peripheral slides and 4-6 thick smears


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 2 hours


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LR LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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