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Test Code MALSM Smear for Blood Parasites

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 3-mL tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.
Note: 1. Laboratory will make smears.

           2. Label specimen appropriately.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Methodology

Wright-Giemsa Stain

Reference Values

No blood parasites observed on thick or thin smears

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87207