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HelpTest Code MALH Malaria Smear
Specimen Type
Blood
Container/Tube
Lavender top, EDTA
Turnaround Time
24 hours
STAT Days and Times Performed
24/7
Days and Times Performed
24/7
Method Name
Wright Giemsa stain light microscopy
Test Includes
Examination of thick and thin smears. If positive, includes speciation and percent parasitemia.
Preferred Volume
4 mL
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Critical Results
Presence of parasites
Fee Code
53585
Specimen Minimum Volume
- 2 mL blood in 4 mL tube
- 1.5 mL blood in 3 mL tube.
- If a microvette is collected, the minimum volume is 250 µL
CPT
87207
Reference Values
No organisms identified