MALARIA SMEAR

Message
To increase chances of detecting parasites, blood should be collected when the patient's fever spikes.


Test Code
MALW


Preferred Specimen
LAVENDER TOP TUBE




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.