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Laboratory Code
LAB5068
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 |
Methodology
Thin and Thick Film Microscopy
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Clotted or insufficient specimen | Reject |
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
LOINC Code Information
40745-2
Alias
Microfilaria
Filarial
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025