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Blood Parasites Smear

Message
Slides must be made with 1 hour of specimen collection. 


Test Code
Lab1886


Alias/See Also
MSMR


CPT Codes
87899

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood 


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
Lavender top EDTA tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient – 1 hour


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts


Reference Range
No blood parasites observed.


Clinical Significance
Identification of Microfilaria species, Trypanasoma species, Plasmodium species, and Babesia species in blood. 


Performing Laboratory
Meritus Microbiology



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.