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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Certain species of the microfilariae have a nocturnal periodicity, and the blood specimen is best taken between 10 pm and 2 am.
2. Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours (preferred) |
| Refrigerate | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Not available |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Clotted or insufficient specimen | Reject |
Methodology
Thin and Thick Film Microscopy
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Negative
If positive, organism is identified.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detection and identification of filarial parasites
Service Code
12122
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Alias
Microfilaria
Filarial
Laboratory Code
LAB5068
LOINC Code Information
40745-2