Malaria Smear, Blood

Test Code
MALARIA


Alias/See Also
Babesia, Ehrlichia, Plasmodium Stain, Trypanosomes, Blood Parasites.


CPT Codes
87207

Includes
Malaria % Parasitemia


Preferred Specimen
2 tube of 3.0 mL EDTA (lavender top tube)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours


Reference Range
"Test: MALARIA
Male/Female All Ages:
Normal: NEGATIVE



Test: MALARIA % PARASITEMIA
Male/Female All Ages:
Normal Range: 0-0 %

"


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
 



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.