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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Thick and Thin Film Microscopy
Service Code
12121
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 | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | Up to 24 hours |
| Frozen | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detection and identification of Plasmodium infection
Reflex Test
- Species identification and parasitemia if malaria parasite seen
Alias
Plasmodium
Parasitemia