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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
A slide should be made within 1 hour of collection
Reference Range
No Parasite Seen
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87207
Test Alias
Malarial Smear, Blood
Lab Handling
The specimen must be processed within 1 hour of collection.