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Blood Parasite Screen (Malarial)
MessageBlood samples must be taken before any antimalarial drugs are used to ensure demonstration of organisms if the patient does have malaria. Smear reviewed for Malaria, Babesia, Trypanosoma, and Filaria parasites
Test Code
MAL
Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood (Lavender top)
Instructions
"Blood collection should be performed immediately upon first suspicion of malaria. Successive films at 6, 12, or 24 hours may be necessary.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Transport Temperature
STAT to Lab
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Less than one hour/unless smears are directly made
Methodology
Direct smear review. All positive parasites are sent to the state (NH) Lab for final ID.