Parasite Smear with Interpretation
Order Name
PARASIT BL
Test Number: 3946059
Revision Date 03/28/2022
Test Number: 3946059
Revision Date 03/28/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Parasite Smear with Interpretation
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Microscopy | 17784-0 |
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Clinical Pathology Report
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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. |
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| 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 |