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Test Code MAL Malaria Smear

Methodology

Wright’s Stain 

Specimen Requirements

Minimum one full lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Forward promptly.

 

NOTE:

Presumptive positive, critical value. Automatic call back to physician.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

No parasites seen

All Presumptive Positive results sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for definitive identification.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87207

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient