Malaria Smear

Test Code
155


Alias/See Also
Blood Parasite ID


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
Full Lavender top tube


Transport Container
Lavender- topped tube (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Quantity not sufficient, >48 hours old


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
48 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.