Malaria
| Test Name | Malaria |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | MAL |
| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
| Collection Container | EDTA Lavender 4 mL |
| Container Information |
Lavender Tube
 Micro-Lavender Tube
 |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Testing Included:
Complete Blood Count Alethia Malaria DNA Screen Morphological examination of stained thick and thin film preparations, speciation and calculation of parasitemia level (%) only if Alethia DNA Malaria screen is positive. Smears (if needed) should be prepared immediately within 1 hour of specimen collection. If patient has had a positive Alethia DNA Malaria screen within 14 days, repeat DNA screen testing is not indicated. Parasitemia levels (%) only will be reported. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store room temp |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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