Malaria Smear

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Critical Value

All positive reports are phoned to physician

Summary Test Name

Malaria Smear

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Refrigerate until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

1 hour if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until analysis

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

R 4 hours S 2 hours (For negative and preliminary positive reports. Identification of species may take longer.)

Reference Value

Negative

Additional Test Information

It is preferred that the smear is made within 1 hour of collection. Note: This order can be used to detect Babesia.