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Malaria Smear

Test Code
MALSM


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (LAV)
Fingerstick Smears


Instructions
Draw at peak of fever or directly after.


Methodology
Manual Slide review

Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Reference Range:  none seen
Report Options
  1. None Seen
  2. Blood parasite seen, not Plasmodium malaria.
  3. Malaria parasites seen, not Plasmodium falciparum.
  4. Malaria parasites seen, species not determined.
  5. Plasmodium vivax
  6. Plasmodium species
  7. Plasmodium ovale h. Plasmodium malariae
  8. Plasmodium falciparum
 All positive results are considered CRITICAL and must be called to the RN and/or provider per policy and documented via the COMM Log.
All Positive slides will include a % malaria parasite quantitation and a species identification and pathology review.
All Positives will have slides sent to Public Health.


Clinical Significance
Aid in and confirm a malaria diagnosis.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory



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.