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Test Code BLDPA Malaria

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2671

Epic Description: BLOOD PARASITE

Synonym

Blood Smears for Malaria

Parasite screen

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Lavender, EDTA

3.0 mL 2.5 mL
Preferred Micropuncture Lavender Micro, EDTA 0.5 mL 0.5 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Remote locations, transport refrigerated on freeze packs.

 

Home Health Agencies: Transport to lab ASAP.

Performing Lab

Hematology Lab

Assay Frequency

Daily

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport to Hematology lab ASAP.

CPT Code Information

87207