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HelpTest Code MPSSP Plasmodium (Malaria) DNA PCR Species
Infectious
Laboratory Code
LAB3040289
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Species Differentiation
Days and Times Performed
TAT 9 days
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For species differentiation of Plasmodium infection including P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale and P.knowlesi
Service Code
1033102
LOINC Code Information
LOINC: 41450-8; 41449-0; 41448-2; 70568-1; 70568-1
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025