Malaria Smear (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230101557

Alias/See Also

LAB883: Malaria Smear
LAB3135: Malaria Screen w/Reflex
LAB3192: Malaria Stain Follow Up | PLASMODIUM|MALST

CPT Codes
87207x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

24 hour urine preferred. Specimens should be kept in refrigerator or on ice during the collection, or acidified with 6N HCl or boric acid.

Transport Temperature

For 24 hour urine specimens, the collection container is to be kept in the refrigerator or on ice during the collection. No preservative is required.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.