Malaria Immunoassay (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230300659

Alias/See Also

LAB3132: Malaria Rapid Immunoassay
LAB3135: Malaria Screen w/Reflex

CPT Codes
87899x1

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: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: 2 mL EDTA (Lavender or Pink) tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 mL EDTA (Lavender or Pink) tube*

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate sample if greater than 4 hours transport time; No serum separator tubes; No gel tubes.

Report Available

GMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH BCH Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH THL Blood Bank
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.