Malaria Smear

Test Code

MALS

CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen

Draw a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send whole
blood. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Thin smears may be made
at patient's bedside, using fingerstick blood and clean
glass slides.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Giemsa Stain/Microscopic Analysis

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

No malaria parasites seen

Critical value: positive

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.