Orderable Name Mal Smear Malaria Smear

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

1.0 mL

Container Type/Storage

Lavender, K2 EDTA
Whole Blood / Refrigerate

Methodology

Geimsa Stained Thick and Thin Smear

Special Handling

Smears should be prepared as soon as possible after blood collection.

Reference Range

Negative

CPT

87207