Malarial Parasites
Code
MALP
Sample Reqs
A [4] [9] [14]
Turnaround
STAT
Special instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory same day. [9] Clinical history must be provided. [14] Provide details of travel history.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
Related specialties
- Haematology
Related profiles
- Tropical Screen (from 6 weeks post-travel)
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests