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Malaria / Blood Parasite Blood Film Screen

Test Code
MAL


CPT Codes
87207

Instructions
3 thin blood films, 3 thick blood films , prepared by laboratory staff. All tests are reviewed by two technologists, and if positive, finalized by pathologist.


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top)


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Wright's Stain (thin) Fields Stain (thick)

Reference Range
Negative If positive, organism will be identified and percentage of parisitemia quantified as a result comment.


Clinical Significance
Use to screen blood smears for parasites.




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.