1028: MALARIA & PARASITES, BLOOD SMEAR
Test Code
- 1028
Test Synonym
- BLOOD SMEAR FOR MALARIA, PARASITES, BLOOD
Volume
- 1 mL
Minimum Volume
- 0.5 mL
Specimen Requirements
- Whole Blood
Container
- Lavender Top Tube, Lavender Microtainer-Pediatric, Lavender Pediatric, Slide Specimen
Storage
- Ambient
Turn Around Time
- 1 day
Special Instructions
- Lavender EDTA tube for Malaria and blood parasites.
Specimen Stability
- 24 hours, whole blood