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