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P. falciparum Screen

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
4780


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: MALFS; Malaria Plasmodium falciparum


CPT Codes
87899

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood in EDTA


Transport Container
lavender-top - EDTA


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Test spceimen ASAP. 
Refrigerated: 2 days


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


Methodology
Immunochromatographic assay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detection of Plasmodium species in blood




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.