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4 mL Lavender Tube (EDTA)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: 4 mL Lavender Tube (EDTA)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Request (Stat) just before a chill is expected.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate: 72 hours
A slide should be made within 1 hour of collection
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
BinaxNOW Antigen, immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of Plasmodium antigens. Peripheral smear slides sent to Mayo for confirmation.
CPT
87899
Test Alias
Malarial Smear, Blood
Lab Handling
Specimen must be received stat for slides to be prepared within one hour of blood collection.
Day(s) Performed
Daily: 630a to 7p ONLY