- MALP
Parasite Exam, Blood
Specimen:
Test Code
MALP
Specimen Name
Parasite Exam, Blood
Collect
EDTA Whole Blood
Submit
3 Thin Blood Smears; 2 Thick Blood Smears
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87015
- 87207
Components
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Additional Information
Thin Blood Smears: 1. Prepare 3 thin blood smears 2. Air dry slides for 10-15 minutes (DO NOT HEAT SMEARS) 3. Fix only thin smears in methanol for 15 minutes Thick Blood Smears: 1. Prepare 2 thick smears by spreading a drop of blood in a circle to the size of a dime. 2. Air dry slides for a minimum of 30 minutes. May take >1-2 hours to completely dry (DO NOT HEAT SMEARS) 3. Once the smears have dried, briefly dip only the thick smears into water to lyse the red blood cells. 4. DO NOT fix thick smears in methanol Specimen must be labeled as a thin smear or thick smear with patient name, MRN, date & time collected and name of person who collected specimen.
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