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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: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours (preferred) |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | Not available |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Clotted or insufficient specimen | Reject |
Methodology
Thick and Thin Film Microscopy
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Not seen
Critical Value: Malaria parasite present on first presentation per admission.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detection and identification of Plasmodium infection
Service Code
12121
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Reflex Test
- Species identification and parasitemia if malaria parasite seen
Alias
Plasmodium
Parasitemia
Laboratory Code
LAB883
LOINC Code Information
| MALARIAL PARASITE ME | 51587-4 |
|---|---|
| MALARIAL PARASITE IDENTIFICATION | 32206-5 |
| MALARIAL PARASITE STAGES | 41451-6 |