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Test Code MALARIASMEARPB Malaria Smear

Alias

Malarial Smear

Collection Method

Venous Draw

Container

Lavendar EDTA

Instructions/Special Handling

See MU Health Test Definition

Preferred Specimen

Lavendar EDTA

Acceptable Specimes

Lavendar EDTA

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) 24 Hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 24 Hours
Frozen (-20°C) N/A

Performing Site

MU Health Care

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Malarial Staining performed Monday – Friday during regular hours (8am – 4pm). Screened peripheral smears performed 24/7.
Expected Turn around Time 2 – 7 days
Methodology/Method Description Thick and thin slides are prepared. Initial screening can be performed on a peripheral blood smear. All slides are sent to the pathologist for reviewm if positive for malaria, %Parasitemia is performed and reviewed by the pathologist. Slides positive for organisms are sent to the Missouri Department of Health for confirmation.

CPT Code(s)

87207

87015

Panel Components

N/A