Plasmodium sp. PCR (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231101905


Alias/See Also
LAB2673: Malaria Speciation by PCR | LABCORP EAP: 139475


CPT Codes
87798x1

Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Blood Container: Gel Barrier Tube Storage: Special Instructions: Specimen Collection: If tube other than a gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do NOT freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first). Method: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) Stability Room Temp: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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