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Blood Parasite Screen (includes Malarial Smear)

Test Code
BLPAR


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood, EDTA, less than 3 hours old, 1.0 mL minimum


Instructions
Collect during or immediately after fever or chill episode. Includes Malaria Antigen test and Malarial Smears.


Transport Container
Lavender top


Transport Temperature
EDTA whole blood if less than 3 hours at room temp.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Intended to detect and aid in the definitive diagnosis or a malarial infection through the examination of blood smears stained with Giemsa solution.




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.