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Blood Parasites Exam

Important Note

A travel history must be provided.

If you are considering this test to diagnose babesiosis in a stable outpatient, please order the Acute Tick-borne Infection Panel (LAB4221) INSTEAD of a Blood Parasite Exam.

eD-H Order Code

LAB883

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Minimum Test Volume Container Special Handling
Blood 1.0 ML  

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

EDTA tube: 6hours

Additional Specimen Instructions

A travel history must be provided.

In suspected P. falciparum infection the specimen is best collected after the peak of a fever. 

Off site locations must prepare smears within 6 hours of specimen collection and send with specimen.

Video: How To Make Smears for Blood Parasite Testing

Blood parasites detected include: Plasmodium sp. (Malaria), Babesia sp., Trypanosome sp. and Microfilaria,

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday; continuously

CPT(s)

87207

Performing Lab Section

Microbiology