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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
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.
Reference Interval
Negative
If positive, organism is identified.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Thin and Thick Film Microscopy
Service Code
12122
Update
Last updated 25/02/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Clotted or insufficient reject |
Specimen Stability
**Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerate | 72 hours |
| Frozen | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detection and identification of filarial parasites
Alias
Microfilaria
Filarial