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HelpTest Code MPSSP Plasmodium (Malaria) DNA PCR Species
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 41450-8; 41449-0; 41448-2; 70568-1; 70568-1
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 working days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Species Differentiation
Service Code
1033102
Update
Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
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