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Blood Parasite Quantitation

Message
Performed by the Hematology Laboratory x5475,76.
Will be reflexively performed if the initial Blood Parasite Screen is positive.
Can be ordered separately from the screen thereafter.


Test Code
BLPRQ


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Stable at room temperature for 8 hours OR refrigerated for 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, QNS, Clotted


Methodology
Wright stain and Bright light microscopy

Setup Schedule


M-F from 9-4 pm. 
Weekends with Pathologist approval.




Reference Range
0/10,000 RBC


Clinical Significance
Reflects the degree of parasitemia.   To ascertain if the patient is responding
to antimalarial treatment.




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.