Blood Parasite (Microscopy Only) for Monitoring and Asymptomatic Patients

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Microscopy

Test Usage

Monitoring known positive patients and diagnosis of asymptomatic patients with suspicion for blood parasites

Reference Range *

No malaria, microfilaria, trypanosomes, or babesia parasites identified

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Daily, 24 hours

Analytic Time

24 hours

Soft Order Code

BPMNT

MiChart Code

BPMNT

Laboratory

Hematopathology

Section

Hematology

STAT Availability

STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a lavender top EDTA K2 tube. Send intact specimen at room temperature as soon as possible within 24 hours of collection. Specimens should be drawn immediately before a fever spike is anticipated.

Alternate Specimen

Any EDTA K2 collection tube is acceptable, including, but not limited to Pink top EDTA K2 and Tan top EDTA K2 tubes.

Contraindications

One negative result does not rule out the possibility of blood parasite infection

Normal Volume

3 mL EDTA K2 whole blood

Minimum Volume

2 mL EDTA K2 whole blood

Rejection Criteria

Clotted samples will be rejected

Additional Information

This test includes microscopy only

Billing

CPT Code

87207

LOINC

24429-3