Malaria Smear, Thick
Order Name
MALSMTHICK
Revision Date 04/26/2016
Revision Date 04/26/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Malaria Smear, Thick
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | mL ( mL) | Whole Blood Or Slides | Lavender Top K2 EDTA | |
| Instructions | Place a large drop of whole blood, collected in EDTA vacutainer or directly from a fingerstick, on a slide. Using a corner of a second slide, spread drop by literally scratching carrier slide to make blood adhere. Allow film to thoroughly air dry. Do not fix or expose to heat. Send slides in plastic slide containers. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Note: 1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing. 2. Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | No parasites seen | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 24 Hours |
| CPT Code(s) | 87207 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Hematopathology |