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Alias
Malarial Smear
Collection Method
Capillary finger stick
Container
Natelson tubes and glass slides
Instructions/Special Handling
One lab associate and one technologist required for collection
Preferred Specimen
Natelson tubes and glass slides
Acceptable Specimes
Natelson tubes and glass slides
Units
N/A
Reference Ranges
Negative
Critical Values
Positive smear
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | Slides (Indefinitely) |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen (-20°C) | N/A |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Monday - Friday |
| Expected Turn around Time | 1 - 3 Days |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual Microscopy w/Pathologist Review |
CPT Code(s)
87207
Panel Components
N/A