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Test Code BLPARA Blood Smear for Parasites (Non-Malaria), Blood

Methodology

Giemsa Stain

If malaria is suspected, order #MAL “Malarial Smear, Blood.”

This test looks for the following blood parasites:  Babesia, Brugia malayi, Leishmania species, Loa loa, Mansonella species, Onchocerca volvulus, Trypanosome species, and Wuchereria bancrofti.

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Specimen:  1 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood

Transport Temperature:  Ambient

Reference Values

No parasites seen

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87207