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Blood Parasites Thick and Thin Smears with Reflex to PCR
MessageImmediate Specimen Processing: Keep specimen at room temperature. Send to lab in a red STAT bag. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 24 hours
Test Code
LAB12150 MALTT
Alias/See Also
MALTT
CPT Codes
87207
Includes
Includes: If initial screening is possitive, a pathologist review will be performed at an additional charge. If parasite and pathology review is positive, parasite identification by PCR will performed at an additional charge.
Instructions
Processing Instructions: Specimens should be processed immediately upon receipt into the lab. Preferred Testing Volume: 3 mL whole bloodMinimum Testing Volume: 2 mL whole blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated : UnacceptableFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted at inappropriate temperatures, unlabeled or mislabeled specimens, insufficient quantities, submitted in wrong collection container or exceeds specimen stability requirements.Performing Lab: Inova LaboratoriesICL or Main Lab Specimen Team Only: Receive and load specimen into the STAT lane on the automation line.
Report Available
STAT 2-Hours|STAT 1-Hours
Clinical Significance
1230140012
Last Updated: May 18, 2026