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Parasite Smear with Interpretation

Order Name PARASIT BL
Test Number: 3946059
Revision Date 03/28/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Parasite Smear with Interpretation
Microscopy 17784-0 
Clinical Pathology Report
 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (1 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 2 Slides (1 Slide) Peripheral Blood Smears Glass Slides with Holder Room Temperature
Alternate 2 1 mL (0.5 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet Refrigerated
Instructions Specimen is best collected before chills. Please prepare slides as soon as possible following collection.
Keep whole blood refrigerated.
Stability: Room Temperature: 24hrs, Refrigerated: 72hrs, Frozen: Unacceptable.
Please provide area of travel to aid in the interpretation and identification.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Daily 
Expected TAT 1-2 Days  
Clinical Use Identification of blood parasites, usually malaria. 
Notes Testing includes a pathology interpretation.
CPT Code(s) 87207 (smear) and 87207-26 (path interp)
Lab Section Hematology