Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Submit two thin AND two thick peripheral blood smears. Ship in a slide mailer.

Stability (Room): N/A

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Microscopic Examination

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 2 hrs

Usage: Malaria is a protozoan parasitic infection, prevalent in subtropical and tropical parts of the world. This test helps in species identification. It also detects other hemoparasites if present.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: Infections

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Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required