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BLOOD PARASITE SCREEN

Test Code
LAB883


Alias/See Also
Malaria Smear, Plasmodium


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
Lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Instructions
Invert tube immediately and gently mix blood with anticoagulant


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available: 2 day


Reference Range
BLOOD PARASITE SCREEN   Negative


Clinical Significance
Examination of thick and thin blood films will include all blood parasites such as Malaria, Babesia, microfilaria, Leishmania and Trypanosoma.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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