Malaria and Blood Parasite
SoftLab Order Code
MALAR
Epic Order Name
MALARIA AND BLOOD PARASITE
Epic Order ID
LAB883
Laboratory
Raleigh and Cary
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Please see instructions
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received in the lab >3 hours after collection; clotted specimen
Instructions
Preferred outpatient collection locations: Raleigh Medical Park or Cary Medical Park. Specimens may be collected at other facilities if the specimen can be transported to the testing laboratory (Raleigh Hospital or Cary Hospital) within three hours of collection.
- Contact a STAT courier.
- Advise the courier that specimens must be immediately transported back to the testing laboratory.
- Collect the specimen and transport immediately
- The specimen must be received at the Raleigh or Cary campus within three hours of collection.
- Add-ons cannot be processed on specimens > 3 hours from collection.
Lavender (EDTA)
Availability
Test is performed 24/7. Preliminary results are generally reported within 2 hours. Pathologist review is done during business hours. Off hours and weekend review are available upon request with appropriate pathologist consult.
CPT Codes
87207