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MALARIA SMEAR (MALSMR)

Test Code
LAB883


Alias/See Also
MALSMR


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood


Instructions
Collect specimen right before a fever spike is anticipated


Transport Container
Lavender top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Reference Range
Presumptive negative




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.