Test Code LAB883 Blood Parasite Smear
Intended Use
Thick and thin smears of peripheral blood are made, stained and examined to detect the presence of blood parasites, especially Plasmodium species.
Methodology
Giemsa Stain and Wright’s Stain
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container Type: Pink or Purple EDTA
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: Forward promptly.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87207