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Test Code LAB883 Malaria Smear

Useful For

Diagnosis of malaria, parasitic infestation of blood, evaluation of febrile disease of unknown origin.  One negative result does not rule out the possibility of parasitic infestation.  If protozoal, filarial or trypanosomal infection is strongly suspected, test should be performed at least three times with samples obtained at different times in the fever cycle.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Hematology

Specimen Required

Lavender top tube

Required volume 3.0 ml

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Specimen Stability Information

Send to laboratory immediately

Stable 24 hours if refrigerated at 2° to 8° C

Reject Due To

  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

Report Available

Routine - same day

Method Name

Microscopic examination of thick and thin peripheral blood.  Wright’s Giemsa smears.

CPT Code Information

87207  -  Smear, primary source with interpretation; special stain for inclusion bodies or parasites

Billing Code

2010494