Malaria

Blood parasite exam, thick & thin giemsa stain

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure: MPAR001A
CPT: 87207

Synonym(s):	*Parasitology; malaria examination; Babesia* examination**
Requisition Form	G-2B
Test Description	Microscopic morphological examination for the detection and identification of blood parasites
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	Travel history Transfusion history Organism suspected
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Prepared peripheral blood smears, thick and thin, and/or Whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum Volume/Size Required	1 mL
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Ambient: Smears only 2-8°C (cold): Whole blood Smears may be submitted cold with whole blood specimens
Transport Medium	EDTA
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship samples: According to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49 Handling as infectious agent using universal precautions Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents As Biological Substance Category B Cold on ice pack
Method	Microscopic examination of giemsa stained thick and thin smears
Turn-around Time	3 days
Interferences/Limitations	Blood smears should be prepared as soon as possible after collection Antibiotics may diminish the numbers of protozoa
Common Causes for Rejection	No specimen received; Expired media No identifiers on container Unreadable blood smears
Additional Information	Call Medical Parasitology at 512-776-7560 with questions about specimen collection and handling. Call Lab Reporting at 512-776-7578 with questions about submission forms. Call Specimen Acquisition at 512-776-7569 with questions about shipping.